Rudy Maxa
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 3
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English
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The city of canals. Tour Piazza San Marco and the Basilica of San Marco. Visit a mask shop then boat to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 6
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English
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China’s new powerhouse, Shanghai dazzles with fantastic skyscrapers, non-stop shopping and delicious dining. From traditional Tai Chi in the parks and teahouses to market madness and tumbling acrobats, Rudy explores tradition and modernity in this burgeoning city.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 11
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English
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We can jet to Europe in a day and visit four cities in less than a week. It’s great to take your time but sometimes you only have a day to visit. How can you be part of the international jet set and still get a taste of “old” Europe?
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 9
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English
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Sun-washed beaches, chic beachside towns, cliffs and rainforests and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is the ultimate outdoor adventure.
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Rudy Maxa's World volume 8
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English
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After touring the countryside of Estonia, Rudy ventures to the large island of Saaremaa and the much smaller island of Muhu, where he finds windmills, thatch-roofed farmhouses, and quiet waters.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 6
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English
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Castles, vineyards, walled cities and a fierce medieval rivalry that lingers today - we're out for an adventure in the Italian hill towns.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 10
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English
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We wend our way across this largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Once the hub of the ancient world, Sicily offers up a vibrant, sun-soaked brew of history, tradition and intense cultural pride.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 7
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English
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Sun, olive trees and cicadas - we're in the heart of France. With our base in the sleepy town of St. Remy, we make forays into the villages, countryside and cities of Provence.
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Rudy Maxa's World volume 10
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English
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The style and verve of one of South America's most beautiful capitals is the focus as Rudy highlights Argentina's national dance, the tango, as well as the energy that its diverse population brings to Buenos Aires' urban landscape.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 12
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English
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Guadalajara is alive with the music of mariachis, flowers, colonial architecture, and passionate artists. Rudy explores the rich history and culture of “The Most Mexican of Cities.”
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 2
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English
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On the Greek Islands we get familiar with the ferries as we island-hop the Aegean. Sun-drenched, upscale and exotic, Santorini sits on the rim of an ancient, but still active, volcano. At one end of the island, the archeological site at Akrotiri uncovers a city frozen in time by the volcano's eruption 3,600 years ago.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 3
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English
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A Mediterranean marvel, Barcelona simmers with beautiful beaches, medieval mazes, eye popping art and hypnotic architecture. From tapas bars, to surrealist art, to Modernist structures, we’ll feast on Barcelona’s delights.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 6
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English
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The world’s finest wines, sweeping vineyards and fine food couple with a river valley dotted with castles. We sample the best Bordeaux then cruise the lovely Dordogne and Lot rivers with stops at chateaux, ancient watermills, and perched villages.
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Rudy Maxa's World volume 5
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English
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Rudy visits Bangkok's legendary food carts, the Emerald Buddha, and flower and fish markets and takes a boat cruise along the Chao Phraya River.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 8
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English
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Sweden is a natural-born beauty, winning us over with luxuriant landscapes and sleek Scandinavian style. We cruise through Stockholm’s sun-dappled archipelago, visit a designer hotel and sip cocktails in the trendy Ice Bar (a lounge built completely of ice!).
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Rudy Maxa's World volume 3
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English
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A tour of Istanbul landmarks includes the Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofia, Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and downtown Spice Market.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 12
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English
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As more travelers return to Europe for multiple visits, many are on the lookout for another dimension in travel. Occasionally they want to skip historical sights and museums in favor of a trip—or a day—just for fun.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 5
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English
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In this glorious city, rich in art, Rudy brings the Renaissance to life. We visit the great museums - the Uffizi, Bargello, and Accademia, as well as the landmarks of the Renaissance - the Duomo, Baptistery and Giotto's Tower.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 1
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English
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We’re blessed with a bit of Irish luck as we take on Ireland’s ruggedly beautiful west coast. We start in Galway, Europe’s fastest growing city, shopping for Irish crystal and Celtic jewelry. Then it’s a salt-sprayed boat trip to the fabled Aran Islands where we reach breathless heights at a Stone Age fort and ferret out traditional hand-knit sweaters.
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Smart Travels With Rudy Maxa volume 3
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English
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The port city of San Francisco revels in art, diversity and food. Chinatown is a feast for the senses, and the city’s new Asian Art Museum a must-see. We get savvy on sourdough and tour notorious Alcatraz Island