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France's Normandy

Documentary

TV-G

25

May 5, 2004

From a dramatic, historic coast to rural pastures, this sweet section of France abounds with apple orchards, enchanting villages, stunning abbeys, and sparkling seaports. At Giverny, and in the museum in Rouen, we discover the birth of Impressionism.

Season 3, 13 episodes

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa,

We're blessed with a bit of Irish luck as we take on Ireland's beautiful west coast. We start in Galway, Europe's fastest growing city. Then it's a salt-sprayed boat trip to the fabled Aran Islands where we reach breathless heights at a Stone Age fort.

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We explore Dublin, Ireland's urban core. There's history around every corner, and Dublin delights with Trinity College, the Book of Kells, the famous Guinness Brewery, and the infamous Kilmainham jail where Irish rebels spent their last days.

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa,

The Romantic Road winds through some of Germany's most picturesque countryside complete with medieval villages and palaces. We start our journey in Würzburg where we visit the spectacular Residenz and taste wine at one of Würzburg's many wine festivals.

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa,

For centuries the Rhine has been a natural border and the main route for trade, people and ideas. We start in the ancient Roman city of Trier and travel up the Mosel River visiting vineyards and ancient castles.

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa,

We eat our way across the region, taking in the culture along the way: cheese and mosaics in Parma, Balsamic vinegar and racecars in Modena, ham, pasta and university life in Bologna.

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa,

Graced with charming cities, countryside villas and precious art, this corner of Italy also features a playground of Alpine peaks and meadows. We are searching for Giotto's colorful frescoes in Padua and architect Palladio's palatial villas in Vicenza.

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We leave Western Europe behind as we venture to the exotic cities of Prague and Budapest. In Prague, we marvel at the startlingly beautiful old town. Bohemian glass dazzles us as we browse the flourishing shops in this former Communist country.

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa,

Sweden is a natural-born beauty, winning us over with luxuriant landscapes and sleek Scandinavian style. We cruise through Stockholm's sun-dappled archipelago, visit a designer hotel and sip cocktails in the trendy Ice Bar.

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The grand panoramas of Norway prove irresistible to adventurers. In Oslo, we see testaments to maritime prowess in Viking Ships. We "Scream" with painter Edvard Munch before heading south to the glorious vistas of Telemark country.

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The Champagne region of France bubbles over with fine wine, gourmet cuisine, picturesque towns, and gothic spires. We base in Reims, home of the historic cathedral where French kings were crowned. From Reims, we tour wine country.

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa,

From a dramatic, historic coast to rural pastures, this sweet section of France abounds with apple orchards, enchanting villages, stunning abbeys, and sparkling seaports. At Giverny, and in the museum in Rouen, we discover the birth of Impressionism.

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa,

The medieval world is one of the big draws of European Travel. Moody ruins, "tippy" towers, cobbled streets, sparkling mosaics, monasteries, castles, and cathedrals form the core of many a tourist's dreams.

Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa,

London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels. A European city bustles-it's a hub of commerce and the arts, energy, surprise, and international flavor. Where do you start if you have just 24-hours?

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Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa

Documentary

TV-G

3

25

With an investigative reporting background, Rudy Maxa uses his techniques in traveling the world. Join him as he discovers all sorts of countries and cities.

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