For a different view of Europe, you might consider a river cruise. From Paris to Le Havre in Normandy and back is filled with unbelievable scenery, food, and history. Jack Baumann relates what you can expect on a river cruise in France.

[00:23] What do you see and expect on a river cruise from Paris to LeHavre?

[03:36] Food on the river cruise

[04:32] Stops on the river cruise

[07:38] Conflans-Sainte-Honorine

[07:59] Auvers-sur-Oise (Van Gogh)

[08:46] Normandy-cows, climate, language

[11:26] Rouen (Richard the Lion-Hearted, Joan of Arc)

[13:39] Jumièges Abbey

[15:20] Le Havre (historic harbor)

[16:48] Arromanches

[22:51] Vernon (Old Mill)

[24:14] Paris

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Season 1: Episode 19

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Ancient volcanoes that are now lakes form the basis for unbelievable scenery and a great winemaking region near Rome. While Castelli Romani is also known for being the summer residence of the Pope, the region boasts quiet villages, festival celebrations, a moderate summer climate, and succulent strawberries.

[00:39] Overview of the area

• Location
• Topography
• How to get there

[04:45] Why the area is famous

• Strawberries
• Papal vacation home
• Cooler summer climate
• Villages and festivals

[08:32] Don't be fooled by the name Roman Castles

[09:45] What is there to do?

• Eat (check out this view), drink, be merry, and enjoy Italian culture and hospitality
• Nemi
• Wine festival: Borgo diVino

[23:06] A tour with Castelli Romani on the itinerary

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Season 1: Episode 18

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Rome is a destination full of excitement, history, and culture. There is so much to see in the eternal city where do you begin? Well, that's why there is Guidester! Jack Baumann relates what you can expect as an American tourist in Italy.

[01:10] Getting into Italy in a pandemic. What do you have to have and do?

[03:48] What do you do when your room reservations fall through? This is what Jack did.

• The Theater of Pompey
• Testaccio neighborhood-Velavevodetto

[11:19] Typical Italian Day

• Cafe
• Pantheon
• Piazza Navona

[13:20] Time for Lunch Interlude

[15:12] The Appian Way

• Catacombs of San Sebastiano

[20:24] Time for Dinner

• Don't forget the Aperitivo
• What time is dinner, I'm hungry!

[21:21] What's on the docket for tomorrow and the next several days?

• Coliseum
• Private tour of the Vatican
• Hadrian's Villa

[28:29] Exchange Rate

[31:06] Summing up the day/sites. DON"T MISS THE SUNSET at San Gianicolo!

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Season 1: Episode 4

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