Cruising The Rhine - Part One
burt wolf: travels & traditions

In Cruising The Rhine - Part One, Burt takes a look at the history of the Rhine River, the European Grand Tour, modern river cruising, and the Swiss city of Basel. We also learn the real story of the Song of the Lorelei, how to fly a drone and why northern Europe is filled with half-timbered houses.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1403

About Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions:

Burt Wolf, an internationally syndicated television journalist and prolific public television host, provides an overview of the area and its history, then introduces the people, architecture, art, culture, food and tourist attractions of some of the world's most interesting locations.

His relaxed, personable and irreverent style makes the episodes both informative and entertaining.


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Sun, Apr 12 4:30 P.M. Blueprint to Business     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Apr 14 7:30 P.M. History of Resort Hotel     NHPBS (11.1)
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Sun, Apr 19 4:30 P.M. History of Resort Hotel     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Apr 21 7:30 P.M. Rejuvenation in the Palm Beaches     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Apr 25 9:30 A.M. Rejuvenation in the Palm Beaches     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Apr 26 4:30 P.M. Rejuvenation in the Palm Beaches     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Apr 28 7:30 P.M. Freedom of Speech, Part 3     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 29 5:30 P.M. Rejuvenation in the Palm Beaches     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, May 3 4:30 P.M. Freedom of Speech, Part 3     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, May 6 5:00 P.M. Rejuvenation in the Palm Beaches     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, May 6 5:30 P.M. Freedom of Speech, Part 3     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, May 10 4:30 P.M. A Kinder World, Part 1     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, May 13 5:30 P.M. A Kinder World, Part 1     NH Explore (11.2)


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