Video I shot this week coming back from Pittsburgh. Approaching JFK from the west, over New Jersey, the Hudson River, Central Park, Manhattan, etc. Note the other plane flying across the screen around 12 seconds in.
Click the “HQ” setting in the YouTube player for a slightly crisper video.
Summary: In this 2006 episode, Rick Steves visits the Amalfi Coast, fancy resort town Positano, Sorrento, ancient Greek ruins, and the Isle of Capri’s Blue Grotto. More info and transcript on Rick’s site.
Frommer: Classic Rick; his Italy shows are usually very good. Nice mix of scenic shots, wacky Euro moments — see the bus-turning-on-the-cliff scene at minute 10:45, food, how-to, and culture.
Almost three years ago, CNBC ran this 90-minute special, called “Inside American Airlines.” Some stuff has changed in the industry since then, but a lot of things are still the same. It’s worth watching for any airline or travel nut.
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