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Tax ID: 95-2211661, FCC Public Inspection File | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use, © 2021 - Public Media Group of Southern California. Today this uniquely well-preserved Gothic city prospers because of tourism. We'll explore the castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature, sip a little Scotch, get wrapped up in a kilt, and then stow away on Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia. Rick: Cuban tobacco leaves? The third and final season of “Tending Nature” emphasizes a reciprocal relationship between human and land, acknowledging Indigenous presence, and respecting natural resources. While the people of Brussels love their fun taste treats, it's also a city of sophisticates. From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe's grandest square in big-city Brussels, we go quaint with delicate lace and back lane bike rides in small- town Bruges. 4.0 out of 5 stars 40. Locals buy their chocolates fresh daily — like other people buy pastries. The kitchen — busy whipping up 80 varieties — is on display in the back. Rick: Cuban tobacco? Fifteenth-century Bruges was a thriving bastion of capitalism, and this building served as a model for town halls elsewhere, including Brussels. Until next time…keep on travelin'. In this special, he not only samples delicious meals, but also learns the important history about Basque food and tamales. But we'll see why it's worth discovering. While many are applauding social media companies' banning of President Trump from their platforms, author Chris Hedges warns they could backfire. Arcing along the southeast coast of England, Rick travels from Canterbury (with its famous cathedral) to Dover (stoutly fortified from Roman times to the Battle of Britain). In Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent you'll find in-depth Rick-tested information on all the recommended sights, activities, hotels, and restaurants in each of these four cities, plus self-guided walks and museum tours, background on nightlife and shopping…and plenty of nitty-gritty practical advice:. Here, he kneels before the grateful Christian patriarch of Jerusalem, who rewards him with the relic. Rick starts in Jerusalem, alive with religious tradition and passion. Next door is the town hall. He paints real objects with a camera-eye clarity, but jumbles them together in new and provocative ways. Then we head for the south coast of your travel dreams-the Algarve. This brewery started in 1856, but we know that there was a brewery here on this premises, next to the canal, in 1564. In the fabled city of Alexandria, we venture through a market wonderland, smoke a shisha, and stroll a Mediterranean promenade. Meryl lashes out at Hugh when she discovers that the farm buyer is Rod, her former mayoral rival. Then he sips wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, munches cannoli, ponders Greek temples at Agrigento, admires Roman mosaics at the Villa of Casale, and marvel at the view from the Greek theater in Taormina. The octagonal lantern was added in 1486, making it 290 feet high — that's 366 steps. Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. Rick: I hear it, yes. From $9.99 to buy season. The far southwest of England is a world unto itself, with a persistent Cornish culture. Is that legal for Americans? People morph into animals — or chairs…and stairs lead nowhere. Huell visits the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to explore its famous animal dioramas. Rick: Who made the first fry? Today, rather than the sick and dying, the wards now house a handful of exquisite paintings by Hans Memling. Well, I can have a good answer to that one for you. We enjoy its now-trendy east side, its people-friendly riverfront, and its vibrant social scene. The flirtatious shepherd lad cuts a slice of bread (that's foreplay in medieval symbolism) and — according to the text — saucily asks if he can "dip into the goodies in her lap." If you like tombs and church art, pay to wander through the apse, but note that the church is undergoing a major, years-long renovation, during which different parts of the interior will be closed to visitors. Prime Video $0.00 with a Prime membership. Clerk: We have special ones like Cuban tobacco, or saffron curry, or ginger. The happy gang at this working-family brewery gives 45-minute tours in two languages (lots of steep steps but a great rooftop panorama). This region was renowned for fine tapestries. Then he takes a side-trip to Sintra to explore the fanciful castles of Portuguese royalty and climbs hilltop ramparts with grand views. 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