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From the neon night life of Paris to cozy village churches in Tuscany, SMART TRAVELS — EUROPE WITH RUDY MAXA delivers the best of what Europe has to offer. Each half-hour episode features hassle-free ways of traveling to great destinations. Maxa highlights the changes in Europe's millennial spirit and visits treasured, historic sites as he ventures to a local hot spot or enjoys trendy cuisine.

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San Francisco

Season 5 Episode 503 | 26m 45s | CC

The port city of San Francisco revels in art, diversity and food. Chinatown is a feast for the senses, and the city’s Asian Art Museum a must-see. Get savvy on sourdough and tour notorious Alcatraz Island, and stroll through the Haight neighborhood and the Italian cafes of North Beach. Rudy heads to Napa Valley wine country for a relaxing mud bath and some off-beat garden art.

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