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Rick’s journal entries from his 1978 trip turned into his most recent book, “On the Hippie Trail”. He’s been capturing his travels in a journal since he was a teenager. CREDIT:(Rick Steves’ Europe) Travel journal
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Consider a River Cruise for Your Travels

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The abandoned fishing village of Great Blasket Island once housed around 180 people. Now, it’s vacant – but holds authentic insight into traditional Irish life. CREDIT: Rick Steves’ Europe.
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