Season 13 of Rick Steves' Europe kicks off in Reykjavík, a world capital with a small-town feel. In this new episode, we tour the city's endearing sights, get to know the uniquely Icelandic way of life, and take a dip in a thermal pool. Then we side-trip into majestic Icelandic nature: its famous Blue Lagoon; the classic Golden Circle, bubbling geysers, thundering waterfalls, and otherworldly scenery; and Snæfellsnes Peninsula, an "Iceland-in-miniature" loop. Check your local public television s

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This tour of Sicilian highlights starts in Palermo, where we'll sing with the merchants in the markets, join locals in their passeggiata, drop in on a contessa, and marvel at the Romanesque cathedral of Monreale. Then we'll sip wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, munch cannoli, ponder Greek temples at Agrigento, admire Roman mosaics at the Villa of Casale, and marvel at the view from the Greek theater in Taormina. | Rick Steves' Europe

Ready for an unforgettable travel experience? Sicily is Italy in the extreme — a cultural torrent of exuberant chaos. Palermo, Sicily's historic capital, is the best place to dive in — and that’s where we kick off our Best of Sicily tour: www.ricksteves.com/tours/italy/sicily. On Day 2 of the 11-day tour, a local guide takes us through Palermo’s oldest, most authentic, and liveliest street market: The Ballarò Market. Take a peek in this clip from Season 10 of Rick Steves’ Europe. | Rick Steves'