Rails, Ales & Old Towns Europe Travel Podcast
Tips for Great Europe Trips
Scott talks with Claudia Neumann (Director of Corporate Communications at Visit Cologne) during the lead-up to the city’s famous Carnival celebrations about why Cologne might just be Germany’s most underrated big city. A few of the places that came up on the episode: Visit Cologne Rhine Garden Beer Garden Schwimmbad Beer Garden (Former Swimming Pool) …
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Learn tips from locals that will help you discover a hidden side of Venice and leave the crowds behind. First, Scott speaks with Lucrezia Della Sala of Secret Venice Tours for a run-down on unique things to do in the city (including tips on food & drink). Then, Elena Almansi of Row Venice joins the …
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Scott is joined by longtime friend Chris Kramer for a full recount & review of his recent trip to Greece, an adventure that included stops in Athens, The Peloponnese, Crete and Santorini. A few things that came up on the show: Underflow Records in Athens The Old Tavern of Psarras – rooftop restaurant in Athens …
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Scott and co-founder of Vacations By Rail Todd Powell talk about the many reasons why seeing Europe by train is such a magnificent travel experience. Todd chooses his dream European trip. A few of the topics that came up during the show: Vacations By Rail Switzerland Tourism Zurich Hauptbahnhof Milano Centrale Train Station Panino Guisto …
Whet your appetite for a trip to Seville. Scott chats with Baptiste Rogé of Food Lover Tour in Andalucia about all that makes this Spanish city so special. Baptiste chooses his dream European trip. A few of the things that came up on the show: Food Lover Tour Antigua Casa Diego – our “local” spot …
Get to know one of Europe’s true hidden gems: Graz Austria. Scott is joined by Sigrid Alber, a tour guide who has been showing travelers around the city for over 30 years. Sigrid chooses her dream trip to Europe. A few of the places that came up on the show: Graz, Austria Tourism Website Kunsthaus …
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Yes, it’s true: one of the top things to do in London is go to the pub. Scott is joined by author and co-founder of Liquid History Tours John Warland to talk about some of the best pubs in London and how these historic watering holes tell the story of the city. From some of …
Scott is joined by longtime friend, world traveler & former travel writer Adam Seper to talk about past Europe trips and an upcoming one to Croatia. Adam & Scott choose their dream trips to Europe. A few things that came up on the show: Here’s a quick description of those burek pastries. And a recipe …
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Since I’m always talking about how much I love Oktoberfest (and casually mentioning that I’ve been there a few times), I often get e-mails from readers asking me for Oktoberfest advice. I figured it would be cool to respond to the most common questions that I get here in one post. So, if you are …
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Everybody knows that the capital of the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg, Stuttgart, is a grand city rich in history, palatial architecture, and vivacious viticulture, right? OK, I’ll admit it, it actually took me until just recently to discover all of this. Ever since visiting Stuttgart though, I’ve been singing the city’s praises to anyone and …
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