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Dec 2010
53m 30s

227 European Christmas Prep, Part 1: Cro...

RICK STEVES
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Join us for Part 1 of this year's European Christmas series as we discuss holiday traditions in Croatia, Sweden, Belgium, the Italian Riviera and the rural West of Ireland. and get tips on enjoying Paris in the winter from two locals. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related de ... Show More
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