Rick Steves Over Brunch Stephanie Craig

In this episode, we chat about the 2010 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips." We chat about how travel in the Balkans has changed over the past fifteen years, how to get out of Dubrovnik to see more of the Balkans, and why Kotor and Mostar are such magical places.
Guest: Cameron Hewitt, from Rick Steves' Europe and author of The Temporary European: Lessons and Confessions of a Professional Traveler
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Planning A Trip To Croatia: Your Travel Checklist Essential Croatia Packing List: What To Wear & Pack For Croatia 13 Traditional Croatian Breakfast Foods: What To Eat For Breakfast In Croatia Your Ultimate 3 Days In Dubrovnik Itinerary 13 Incredible Day Trips From Dubrovnik 11 Delightful Things To Do In Dubrovnik In Winter How To Visit The Dubrovnik Christmas Market & Dubrovnik Winter Festival The Best Hotels & Accommodations In Dubrovnik Old Town  Mostar Travel Resources
Everything You Need To Know About Wonderful Mostar 11 Delightful Bosnian Souvenirs & Gifts To Bring Home Where To Stay In Mostar: Hotels & Accommodations You’ll Love Mostar Instagram Inspiration: 10 Most Instagrammable Spots In Mostar Kotor Travel Resources
Where To Stay In Kotor: Accommodations & Hotels We Love Essential Montenegro Packing List: What To Wear & Pack For Montenegro 7 Magical Things To Do In Montenegro In Winter 1 Week In Montenegro: Itinerary For A Fantastic Trip 17 Awe-Inspiring Places To Visit In Montenegro 13 Useful Driving Tips For Montenegro (+ Bonus Outstanding Montenegro Scenic Drives!) More from Stephanie Craig
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In this episode, I mentioned my trip to the Olympic Peninsula and Washington State. You can see what I've written about my trip so far:
33 Perfect Things to Do on the Olympic Peninsula: Bucket List & Beyond! 13 Things to Know Before Visiting Ludlow Falls in Port Ludlow & Hiking the Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail 17 Fabulous Things to Do in Palouse Falls State Park & Nearby + Tips for Visiting Palouse Falls Episode Topics: things to do in Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik travel tips | Dubrovnik things to do | Dubrovnik vacation ideas | family vacation in Dubrovnik | where to go in Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik itinerary ideas | Dubrovnik travel tips | Dubrovnik tips | what to do in Dubrovnik in one day | Dubrovnik in two days | Dubrovnik in three days | Dubrovnik Croatia trip ideas | day trips from Dubrovnik | what to eat in Dubrovnik | what to eat for breakfast in Dubrovnik | Rick Steves Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik city break | weekend in Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik itinerary tips | itinerary for Dubrovnik | one week in Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik travel guide | things to do in Croatia | where to go in Croatia | things to do in mostar bosnia | where to go in mostar bosnia | things to do in bosnia | things to do in sarajevo | where to go in bosnia | things to do in kotor | kotor Montenegro | where to go in Montenegro | where to go in kotor montenegro

In this episode, we chat about the 2004 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "The Majesty of Madrid." We'll chat about Madrid's Spanish Civil War history, how many Madrid art museums is too many, and how tourism in Spain has changed over the past twenty years.
Guest: Kate Storm from Our Escape Clause 
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How to spend one day or two days in Madrid (Itinerary + tips) How to spend three days in Madrid The best quotes about Madrid, Spain How to see Madrid on a budget How to take a day trip from Madrid to Toledo Spain Travel Resources
The best souvenirs from Spain The best things to do in one day in Gijon, Spain Funny puns and jokes about Spain for your trip Barcelona's Groundbreaking Monument to Trans history Beautiful quotes about Barcelona Funny puns and jokes about Barcelona The best things to do in Mallorca in winter More from Stephanie Craig
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In this episode, I mentioned my trip to El Salvador. You can see my photo essay full of pictures of the Ruta de la Flores.
Episode Topics: things to do in Madrid Spain | Madrid travel tips | Madrid things to do | Madrid vacation ideas | family vacation in Madrid | where to go in Madrid | Madrid itinerary ideas | Madrid travel tips | Madrid tips | what to do in Madrid in one day | Madrid in two days | Madrid in three days | Madrid Spain trip ideas | day trips from Madrid | what to eat in Madrid | what to eat for breakfast in Madrid | Rick Steves Madrid | Madrid city break | weekend in Madrid | Madrid itinerary tips | itinerary for Madrid | one week in Madrid | Madrid travel guide 

I'm sharing three things I've enjoyed recently that made me want to travel more of the former USSR! Join Us!
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Ethics and Etiquette of Red Tourism What to pack for Armenia How to Visit Geghard Monastery (Armenia) 75 Reasons to Travel Azerbaijan How to buy a SIM Card in Armenia The best things to do in Ganja, Azerbaijan How to get a SIM Card in Azerbaijan How to Get from Ganja to Sheki (Azerbaijan) How to Get from Sheki to Tbilisi (and Vice Versa) (Azerbaijan & Georgia) What to pack for Azerbaijan Should you visit Tbilisi or Baku (Georgia or Azerbaijan) What to know before renting a car in Azerbaijan Beautiful Instagrammable places in Azerbaijan What to pack for Georgia How to Get a SIM card in Georgia How to visit the Dry Bridge Market in Tbilisi(Georgia) Where to stay in Chisinau, Moldova The best day trips from Chisinau, Moldova What to pack for Moldova Pictures of Tiraspol, Transnistria (Moldova) How to see the Struve Geodetic Arc in Rudy, Moldova How to visit Rudy Monastery from Chisinau (Moldova) The best things to do in Chisinau, Moldova The best Chisinau photo spots (Moldova) Destination Russia (a travel memoir) Puns and jokes about Russia Pictures from Chernobyl (Ukraine) Tips for Touring Chernobyl (Ukarine)  What to pack for Ukraine What happened at Chernobyl (Ukraine) A history of Kyiv (Ukraine) The best books about Chernobyl and the Chernobyl Disaster (Ukraine) The best puns and jokes about Ukraine Poignant quotes about the Chernobyl Disaster (Ukraine) Beautiful churches in Kyiv (Ukraine) The best things to do in Kyiv, Ukraine Beautiful churches in Odesa, Ukraine How to get to Big Almaty Lake by Taxi (Kazakhstan) The best day trips from Almaty (Kazakhstan) The best reasons to travel Kazakhstan Interesting facts about Kazakhstan Visiting Nomad's Land in Kazakhstan Visiting Tamgaly Tas in Kazakhstan Pictures of Big Almaty Lake (Kazakhstan) Planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan Things to do in Bosteri, Kyrgyzstan Attending the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan How to get a SIM Card in Kyrgyzstan More from Stephanie Craig
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In this episode, we chat about the 2016 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Germany’s Dresden and Leipzig." We'll chat about Dresden's Altstadt versus Neustadt, the best things to do in Saxony beyond these two cities, and why Stephanie disagrees with Rick's take on Dresden. Join Us!
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13 Quirky & Enchanting Things to Do in Dresden Neustadt
17 of the Most Instagrammable Places in Dresden, Germany
Dresden Street Art: 15 Famous Pieces and Offbeat Gems
7 Dresden Tours You Should Book & One to Avoid at All Costs!
27 Pictures of Dresden to Inspire Your German Wanderlust
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I'm sharing my 2022 travel goals and how I created them. These are NOT predictions, just me throwing my aspirations into the universe and praying I get to Europe once or twice this year!
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After a tumultuous autumn, we have big news!
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Chris Mitchell
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Stephanie Craig
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