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With an extensive investigative reporting background, Rudy Maxa uses his fine-tuned travel techniques on his journey around the world. Join him and discover all sorts of incredible countries and cities that are full of energy

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 1 - Bath and South Wales
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    #1 - Bath and South Wales

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    We conjure a bit of magic when we visit the Georgian city of Bath and follow tales of Camelot into South Wales. In Bath, we marvel at ancient Roman spas and peek into the high society of Jane Austen's day. The landscape of Wales' Wye River Valley offers a wealth of scenic riches.

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  2. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 2 - Edinburgh and Scotland
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    #2 - Edinburgh and Scotland

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    Friendly and feisty, Scotland makes us feel right at home. In Edinburgh, we climb the ramparts of this city's famous castle, shop for kilts, visit mysterious Rosslyn chapel and thrill to a spooky ghost tour. Then we head to historic St. Andrew's to practice our swing on the world's most famous golf course.

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  3. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 3 - Barcelona and Costa Brava
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    #3 - Barcelona and Costa Brava

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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. For the best beaches, we head north to the coves of Costa Brava.

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  4. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 4 - Madrid
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    #4 - Madrid

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    The Spanish capital Madrid welcomes us with grand plazas and sparkling fountains. First stop is the Prado, one of Europe's great museums and home to Goya, El Greco, and Velázquez. Tour El Palacio Real, the seat of the Spanish empire, and the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales that contains a hoard of art treasures hidden away in the center of the city. Day-trip to the imperial city of Toledo with its twisting streets and narrow alleyways.

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  5. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 5 - France's Carcassonne and the Pyrenees
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    #5 - France's Carcassonne and the Pyrenees

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    From a fairy tale fortress to the gentle Pyrenees, Rudy takes in the castles and peaks of this magical region. We tour the largest fortress in Europe, Carcassonne, and sample the local stew, Cassoulet. Your itinerary includes an unforgettable stop at Carcassonne, the largest fortress in Europe, replete with romantic castle ruins. In the high country, explore one of the world's natural wonders, a mountain amphitheater with cascading waterfalls.

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  6. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 6 - France's Bordeaux and the Dordogne
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    #6 - France's Bordeaux and the Dordogne

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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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  7. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 7 - Switzerland and the Alps
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    #7 - Switzerland and the Alps

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    The Swiss Alps reverberate with cowbells, accordions, and laughter. We make our home base in the year-round playground of Interlaken, the "town between two lakes." Then we sail across glacial Lake Brienz, famous for its beautiful woodcarving.

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  8. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 8 - Alpine Christmas
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    #8 - Alpine Christmas

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    Hot-spiced cider and strains of "O Tannenbaum" warm our hearts as we head to Europe for Christmas. Switzerland has a special glow this time of year and we find plenty of good cheer in the bright Christmas markets and toasty ski lodges high in the crisp mountain air.

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  9. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 9 - Rome Day Trips
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    #9 - Rome Day Trips

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    We leave the eternal city behind by way of the famous Appian Way to explore the environs of Rome. First it's the majesty of Emperor Hadrian's villa and the wine and lakes of the Alban Hills. Next, it's south to the ancient seaport of Ostia, Rome's Pompeii.

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  10. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 10 - Croatia's Dalmatian Coast
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    #10 - Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

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    Europe's best kept secret, the Croatian coast of Dalmatia dazzles with stunning white stone cities and azure waters. We begin in Dubrovnik, then island hop up the coast, snorkeling, swimming, sunning, and reveling in the Mediterranean scenery.

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  11. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 11 - Four Great Cities II
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    #11 - Four Great Cities II

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    We can jet to Europe in a day and visit four cities in less than a week. It is 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? Find out here.

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  12. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 12 - Europe Just for Fun
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    #12 - Europe Just for Fun

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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 sites and museums in favor of a trip, or a day, just for fun, and here, Rudy does exactly that.

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  13. Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa Season 4 Episode 13 - A Music Lover's Europe
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    #13 - A Music Lover's Europe

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    For a totally different view of Europe, Rudy shows smart travelers how to organize a trip around a theme. Rudy discovers surprising and fresh takes on Europe as he sets out on a music lover's tour. From Italy to the French Pyrenees to Ireland's County Clare to Norway, join Rudy as he shares his favorite musical moments in destinations that are worth a special trip.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Bath and South Wales" is the best rated episode of "Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa" season 4. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/2/2005. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Edinburgh and Scotland".