Best of Europe

Probably better for potential tourist or returnees, but as far as showing panoramic scenery? Not enough sweeping views outside, way to much indoor footage and conversations about museums and cultural specifics.These types of Travel Documentaries will get better once high flying Camera Drones are utilized, but hopefully a new type of Cultural Blu-Ray will emerge, one with few words, sweeping views, and engaging footage of what life is like at ground zero in these story book villages.The Blu-Ray really could barely pass for Blu-Ray. If I didn't know what was in the slot, I really could tell for sure if it were a Blu-Ray, or DVD.IMHO, Anthony Bourdain, though his documentaries are geared at cuisine, does a much better job at capturing the magic than Rick Steves. After watching the raw style of Bourdain, one comes away with what life is actually like in these locales.

I VIEWED THE BEST OF EUROPE WITH A RELAXATION AND THE ONLY FLAW WAS VIEWING THE DISFUNCTIONAL MODERN ART AND ARCHITECTURE LAME AND HANDICAPPED HUMAN ENDEVOUR. THE BACK STREETS IS A REAL AND TIGHT SOCIAL IDENTITY COMPARED TO TOURIST SCAMS OF SITE AFTER SITE: YET YES THE DVDS ARE RUSHING AROUND TOO>>WHEREAS THERE JUST ISN'T ENOUGH TIME TO SEE WHAT WE HOPED TO SEE AND ENJOY>>THIS IS STILL ENJOYABLE.

I gifted this DVD to my future father-in-law for Christmas because he is a huge fan of both Rudy Maxa and travel DVDs. He collects all of these and loved this particular one so much that he has watched it several times over already! I've watched many of these myself when we spend time with him and I have to admit, these DVDs are not only educational, but entertaining! I enjoy them immensely myself and I'm 21! Highly recommended if you love to travel, but have limited resources to do so and don't want to sacrifice on beauty, quality, education, and culture.

This is a great video if you are planning a trip to Italy. The only reason I gave it a 3 is because I ordered it for a group of Special Ed kids. We are traveling different countries and I pay for all of this out of my pocket. The scenery and guide are great, it just may not hold their attention as well as one produced for educational purposes.

Rudy Maxa is always entertaining and being a history and French teacher, I find these videos a great addition to my class. I think being able to see the places we're talking about helps the kids internalize the information a little more. I can't speak for buying it just for the travel sake, but for a classroom setting, I've used several of them.

although Rudy Maxa goes to the most expensive restaurants and hotels most of us cannot ever afford, he gives everyone a sneak peak on what is out there to enjoy. His series is very dated, but it's still lots of fun watching him travel, taking us all along.

So boring I only watched a little of each dvd and then gave it away.

I expected this to be more insightful of the beauty and heritage of one of the center of our cultural and artistic revolution. This disc barely scratches the surface. Though containing many beautiful and picturesque examples of architecture and horizons, the scope is minimal.

If it wasn't by now somewhat outdated I would give this 4 star rating. It conveys very well the magic and character of the places. One comes away relaxed watching it. I now want to jump on a plane and visit.

Rudy Maxas definitely hits home with this dvd. I can't wait to go back to Italy. I highly recommend one of his dvds before you take a trip to wherever you may go.

The video is wonderful with great travel tips and wonderful footage. Ruby Maxa is fun and pleasant to watch.