Choose a message board from the menus below or see the latest from All Topics. You can find the Arriva bus schedules on the company website. I had tried to map out public transportation but ended up renting (hiring) a car because I didn't want to lose too much time waiting for public transport but I was also only doing 5 days total in the north. Both Conwy and Betws are small but very busy tourist towns. My Account. Rick Steves' England and Wales Rick Steves' Europe (Television program) Reviews. Rick Steves' Europe is an American travel documentary television series created and hosted by Rick Steves.In each episode, he travels to the continent of Europe, documenting his experiences along the way.. The program was very well organized by Cameron Hewitt, Rick’s assistant, who had visited Romania a few months earlier. North Wales isn’t big and with a car you can easily get to anywhere for the day. I didn't rent a car. Take a brief stop at the first Iron Bridge. This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. No nap for Tom Hooper, who continues to school us on the "bus" oops "coach"! P. S. Rick Steves in Wales: Rick Steves’s Europe – North Wales Feisty and Poetic . Travel Forum › Home / Shop / ... Rick Steves Great Britain covers Scotland, Wales, and our top picks of English destinations. Rick Steves is good at simplifying, but I find him kind of irritating as he tells you whether things are worth seeing or not and I don't always agree with him. American travel authority Rick Steves guides viewers through his favorite European cities. My Account . Neither are particularly attractive towns but they serve as hubs to travel in the area, so it will make travel a lot easier. Wales. Rick Steves' Tours. From hulking Mount Snowdon to lush forests to desolate moor country, North Wales is a poem written in landscape. Be the first. We wonder whether he simply fell asleep on the train or he couldn't be bothered to visit the area. European Christmas Music CD. My second base was Porthmadog which I found helpful for getting around the Snowdonia area. Many sights are on small, narrow, rural roads and not regularly served by public transportation. Be aware that August is peak holiday season in north Wales, it will be busy. European Christmas DVD. About Us. Learn about Rick Steves' small-group tours with more than 40 great itineraries for 2021! You can fly into Liverpool, Manchester or Birmingham. About Rick; Explore Europe; Our Tours; Travel Tips; Watch, Read, Listen; Travel Forum. My Account. Explore Europe with Rick Steves, best-selling travel author and host of public television's "Rick Steves' Europe" and public radio's "Travel with Rick Steves." Betws-y-Coed is tiny. A huge fan of the show, I very much enjoyed the episode North Wales: Feisty and Poetic. Much of north Wales is rural and therefore has limited public transport, so your trip would be significantly enhanced by hiring a car. I chose to stay in Chester, which did entail some extra time taking trains back and forth. Is it easy to move around by trains or buses as we don't intend to rent a car?We are flying from Athens, Greece so what is the closest airport and way to arrive there? Destination Q&A . If you do decide to use a car, even for just part of your trip, look at staying on a farm. Tags. Similar Items. Good evening! I can’t imagine trying to get around Wales without a rental/hire car. A huge fan of the show, I very much enjoyed the episode North Wales: Feisty and Poetic. So Rick Steves goes to Sweden and talks about how people love giving all their money to the government because all of the great social services they get. I really would reconsider hiring a car. England & Wales.". In May and June 2016 we had the chance of having Rick Steves, together with his team, as our guest. Tenby, Wales is great and good for a couple of days, also St. David's is a must see. 5 days in either at that time of the year would drive me mad. Two-thirds of the people live in the southern parts, after all. His coverage of "Spain"is so patchy it's pretty amazing. I know the show would do the region justice. It was a fantastic 4+ weeks of buses, trains, planes, rented cars and mostly Bed&Breakfasts, at 10% less than a comparable commercial tour. Join Rick and his team of travel-savvy teachers every Monday night on Zoom as we explore Europe (and beyond) together. European Christmas Gift Pack. You can really appreciate the country side and it should be a bit quieter. Feel free to browse to post questions and answers. Related Subjects: (5) England -- Description and travel. I'm not saying you have to thank me in the upcoming episode's credits, but I wouldn't be mad if you decided to. But if you're going to Scotland and/or Wales as well, Rick Steves Great Britain is probably the better buy, as it covers most of the same English destinations, plus our favorite places in Scotland and Wales. Don't have an Account? " Rick Steves .com has made a lot of money from travel media, his past guide books have put forward advice that was not only inadvisable but also borderline illegal in Ireland. Although it was not their first visit to Romania, it was the first time they were about to produce a travel documentary about Bucharest, Transylvania, and Maramures. Travel Forum; Shop Online; Rick Steves' Europe. $9.99. Remember me for 2 weeks. Wales -- Description and travel. Pay particular attention to the timing of the last buses back to your proposed bases from places you'd like to visit that don't have rail service; those could potentially really limit the reach of your day-trips. Rick Steves is notorious here, not least for saying that southern Scotland is "boring". Jump to bottom. It might be of benefit to you. Heart of England and South Wales - Rick Steves’ Europe Like the Continent, Great Britain is a delight to explore. I believe there's some sort of transportation pass available for that area. Wales' top historical, cultural, and natural wonders are found in its north. Today, we leisurely drive north with Ben, our driver. It will make your trip much easier and give you a lot more flexibility. Its practically cult mentality but as we all know some people buy into that type of thing? We loved N. Wales, but years later, we did South Wales and loved it. I really enjoyed Conwy, spent 3 nights there and wouldn't have minded an extra day or two. User-contributed reviews. Welcome to the Rick Steves Travel Forum for Europe and beyond! Ironbridge Gorge, Day 6. I like Frommer's a little better than Fodor's, but I don't generally use either. Travel Forum; Shop Online; Rick Steves' Europe. My Account. Thank you in advance! If you're going to England and/or Wales as well as Scotland, Rick Steves Great Britain is probably the better buy, as it covers most of the same Scottish destinations as our Scotland guidebook, plus our favorite places in England and Wales. trains he describes, and I also visited Bodnant Gardens, whose website may give you a start on researching public-transportation options in the area. Tour Account › Travel Forum › Home / Explore Europe / Wales; Llanfairfechan, North Wales; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Share. Travel Forum / Rick Steves TV Ep... / Wales; Please sign in to post. Conwy is picturesque but rather small. Don’t miss a visit to Chester for its Roman/medieval history. Posted by lillyanastasiou on 10/20/19 05:42 PM. Wales. England. Fly into Manchester or Liverpool airport. Join our lively community of travelers who exchange advice, tips and experiences. This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. Log in with Office365. Rick has some information about using public transportation in that area in his guide to Great Britain. I'm wondering if there will be more content on Wales in the future, perhaps the south of the country. Password. Way to go Rick Steves--we are having fun and there are no back-of-the-coach drivers. Tour Account › Travel Forum › Home / Travel Forum / Wales / Wales; Please sign in to post. 20-Year Anthology DVD Box Set. No rain, squeeze more touring in! Of course, there are other places to visit in N. Wales, but even 10 days seems like a lot. $14.99. Log in to access services associated with Rick Steves Tours or Travel Forum. I'm planning to visit Wales for ten days in August. Many castles to see in the Cardiff area. ️ Unsere Vergleichstabelle 01/2021 Umfangreicher Ratgeber Die besten Waren Bester Preis ️ Alle Testsieger ️ Jetzt direkt vergleichen. I had customers from that region that now live in Los Angeles. ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. 12 New Shows 2019-2020. January 27, 2010 By Jonathan. For sightseeing thrills and diversity, North Wales is Britain's most interesting slice of the Celtic crescent. I cannot imagine spending 5 nights in either one, but I am biased against basing myself in tiny towns in general. Get help planning your trip. Tour Account › Travel Forum › Home / My Account / Log In; Log In. Tour Account › Travel Forum › Home / Explore Europe / Wales / South Wales; Cardiff Castle; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Share. Get started! I was thinking of staying 5 days in Conwy and 5 days in Betws-y-coed so as to visit as much as possible the North Wales. Travel Forum / Wales / Wales; Please sign in to post. $9.99. British Forum; You are here: Home / Travel / Rick Steves in Wales: Rick Steves’s Europe – North Wales Feisty and Poetic. Travel through Worcester to Conwy in North Wales. Both Rick Steves Best of England and the complete Rick Steves England exclude Scotland and Wales, and just focus on England (with one exception: Best of England does cover Edinburgh). 5 nights there is serious overkill. The 2014 Rick Steves books and short TV presentations gave us the confidence that we could design our own tour of countries we had never been to before. Set new password Didn't receive confirmation instructions? Jump to bottom. Plenty of history and tourism to be had. You can do Conwy in one full day. Find everything you need for packing — and planning your dream trip to Europe. Two-thirds of the people live in the southern parts, after all. New to the forum? Rick Steves covers the essentials of North Wales, including Ruthin, Conwy, and Snowdonia National Park. … Actually, we loved South Wales more. Shop Rick's Travel Store. Posted by Aurelius180 on 09/16/19 12:13 AM. Ask a question or share advice. I once got Rick Steves guide to Spain and Portugal secondhand (just to find out about him having seen the name here on TA). I think Time Out is the best for more off … Travel Forum; Shop Online; Rick Steves' Europe. Then order from the British Corner Shop – Thousands of Quality British Products – including Waitrose, Shipping Worldwide. Missing proper British Food? Unfortunately, I am not familiar enough with that area to know whether there are locations in Wales that would be more convenient bases than Conwy and Betws-y-Coed. Get Started; Community Guidelines; Shop Online; Rick Steves' Europe. Like our other Pocket guides, Pocket Barcelona is smaller than the complete guidebook (and in full color), but still offers our best sightseeing advice, a handful of self-guided city walks and museum tours, and a foldout map. Anglesey has many nice places to see if you get a chance to get there.. 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