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I Hope Not Too Many People Watch This DVD :-)
This DVD set is excellent and really a supreme bargain at this price. I mean, do the math... 70 shows... that's about a buck per show! And each show is an informational gem! <
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>Like many people, I first saw Rick Steves on Public Television and really liked his casual, practical, and friendly approach to travel. I bought his guidebook, and tried avidly to watch all of his shows through the years whenever they aired (I had no idea how many I had missed). When I saw this complete set on sale, at this extremely reasonable price here, I just jumped on the chance to own them all and enjoy them at my leisure over and over. Watching these shows has given me so many wonderful ideas and suggestions. Based on his recommendations I have a dream trip in mind. <
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>My tongue-in-cheek title to this review refers to the fact that he gives away many secret nooks and hidden corners of Europe that are just breathtakingly beautiful, amazingly quaint and fun, or just sublimely relaxing. I just hope that they do not get spoiled by too many people suddenly going there by becoming aware of their existence! Some of his restaurant recommendations made my mouth water just watching them. <
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>Even if you never pack your bags and set foot on that jet, this DVD set is thoroughly enjoyable as it allows a vicarious and intimate look at some of the best places in Europe from the comfort of your living room. <
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>I give this my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.

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If you never get a chance to visit Europe...
watching this show is your best alternative. I saw his show on public TV and became very interested. I try to get other people interested in it as well because it's fun to watch as well as educational! The show acts like he is you own personal tour guide and I could sit and watch a marathon of it all day! He has a friendly, humorous, and passionate personality that goes very well with his very informative show. Unlike other TV personalities, he doesn't come off as too opinionated or a "know it all" who is in your face and over enthusiastic. The show isn't big budgeted and he travels with a small crew so it makes the show feel more personal. Even though he goes to the popular tourist attractions, Rick Steves also shows you little hole-in-the-walls that many people may not be familiar with. He visits museums, peculiar sites, B&Bs, and little restaurants which gives viewers a more authentic, unique feel of the place. <
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>If you enjoy the Travel Channel, the Food Network, or The History Channel, you will enjoy his show. Even if you don't ever plan on going to Europe, watching this show is still entertaining and educational. You end up learning a lot about a country and its history and culture. <
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>I only wish he would expand and do shows about other places aside from Europe!

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Entertaining travel viewing
Coming from Australia i hadn't heard of Rick Steves before. However, having travelled to Europe on numerous occassions i was curious to see the same places i had already visited & a few i hadn't either. I was not disappointed in any way. What immediately grabbed my attention straight away was this guy knows what he is talking about - not just learning his lines in front of the camera. He is really a breath of fresh air in terms of travel presenters. For a start he is not loud or in your face or even to borrow some Australian slang - he doesn't "Take the piss" out of the area or subjects. In fact quiet the opposite, by showing he is quite interested in his cultural surroundings & to let the local people do the talking instead of shaping it into his own bias. In fact by listening to what he says he makes overseas travel quiet simple - a combination of a little research of the local area & to learn a few phrases in the local dialect. You can pick this up straight away when he meets people. <
>I can only hope he can spread his European wings a little further by visiting countries such as Russia or Iceland. Or maybe that is already in the future schedule. <
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>Happy armchair travelling.