July Travel News: Soakin' with the Locals

I found myself wishing more Americans would travel to this little land

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July Issue Hi from Rick: Soakin' with the Locals I'm in Iceland this week making a new TV show. Last night, after a long day filming, I went to the neighborhood pool. Soaking in a very hot corner, I met Thor. He explained how in his country, each neighborhood has a public pool heated by mineral springs — and how it serves as the great equalizer. He said, "Doctors, truck drivers, students, even the prime minister… we're all the same in this hot pot." A moment later, I looked into our camera and said, "I'm soakin' local"… Read more   Tip of the Month: How to Picnic Like a Pro The best way to feast like a local — enjoying tasty local specialties economically — is to picnic… Read more   Experiencing Iceland's Raw Beauty Iceland, with cinematic scenery showcasing nature in its rawest form, thrills outdoorsy travelers… Read more   Cameron's Blog: Are Classic B&Bs an Endangered Species? One of the great joys of traveling in the British Isles is the wonderful, "homely," friendly B&Bs… Read more   Video of the Month: We Travel to Connect In part 5 of the Why We Travel TV episode, join Rick as he celebrates how, by traveling thoughtfully… Read more   RSE Staff Favorites: Packing Essentials When packing light and right, each item in your bag must be ruthlessly scrutinized. Our travel savvy… Read more   Monday Night Travel in July Join us in July for America's National Parks, Provence, Northern Ireland, and Italian cooking… Register   Climate Smart Partner Spotlight: Zeitz Foundation Our $100,000 Climate Smart Commitment grant to the Zeitz Foundation will enable… Read more About Rick | Explore Europe | Our Tours | Travel Tips | Shop Online This email was sent to: whatsnewworldinfo.f2eddottravel@blogger.com Rick Steves' Europe Inc. | 130 4th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 Unsubscribe | Change Your Subscription