Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa

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Naples and the Amalfi Coast
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Deep in the heart of Italy, Naples is the ideal launching point for exploring some of the country’s great historic treasures. We marvel at the ancient city of Pompeii and the .. show full overview
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Rome
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Rudy is in the city where all roads lead - Roma. We begin in ancient Rome - the Forum, Palatine Hill, Colosseum, and Baths of Caracalla. Then we explore modern Roman life on the streets .. show full overview
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Venice
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Join Rudy as he surrenders himself to the charms of magical Venice. We tour the famous sites—Piazza San Marco, the fairy tale Basilica of San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. Rudy also shows .. show full overview
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Genoa and the Italian Riviera
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We’re off to the Italian Riviera seeking la dolce vita in one of the world’s most romantic places. With death-defying cliffs and beaches that shimmer like jewels, the Riviera is as .. show full overview
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Florence
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In this glorious city, rich in art, Rudy brings the Renaissance to life. We visit the great museums - the Uffizi, Bargello, and Accademia, as well as the landmarks of the Renaissance - .. show full overview
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Hill Towns of Tuscany and Umbria
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Castles, vineyards, walled cities and a fierce medieval rivalry that lingers today - we're out for an adventure in the Italian hill towns. Our base is dramatic Siena, home of the .. show full overview
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Provence
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Sun, olive trees and cicadas - we're in the heart of France. With our base in the sleepy town of St. Remy, we make forays into the villages, countryside and cities of Provence. .. show full overview
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Paris
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Rudy escorts us through Paris, the city of style, art and pastries. We experience extraordinary art - the Impressionist collection at the Musee D'Orsay and the garden sculpture at the .. show full overview
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London
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London is a city that has come close to ruling the world. With a legacy that includes Shakespeare and the Beatles, London seems to have an endless capacity to reinvent itself. Here, we .. show full overview
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Out of London
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The countryside outside of London echoes with storybook images. Around every hedgerow are mythic castles, ruined abbeys and prehistoric monuments. This time, we leave London and stop at .. show full overview
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Brussels and Belgium
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For centuries, Belgium has been a sophisticated hub for gourmets and connoisseurs. In true Belgian style, we treat ourselves to superb chocolate and sample first-rate beer. We indulge .. show full overview
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Amsterdam and the Netherlands
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The country of the Netherlands inspired the Dutch masters and became a powerhouse that conquered the sea. We bicycle to Amsterdam’s great art museums to see the works of Van Gogh and .. show full overview
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Copenhagen and Denmark
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Join Rudy in the wondrous kingdom of legend and fairytale - Denmark. Here Vikings plundered and Hans Christian Anderson spun children’s stories. In cozy Copenhagen, we splurge on .. show full overview

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