241 Changing Face of London; Royal Wedding; Turkish Wedding Traditions

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Rick Steves

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🗓️ 3 April 2011

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Neil Taylor discusses how the streets of London are gaining an international flavor with a growing immigrant population and Rick gets a local perspective on the upcoming Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey, including tips on experiencing royal traditions while sightseeing. Also, two tour guides from Turkey describe the customs they're observing as they get ready for their own wedding day, and how they aim to keep everyone happy. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	I'm never tire of London.
0:02.0	Hi, I'm Rick Staves, and today on Travel with Rick Staves,
0:05.0	it's London through the eyes of two enthusiastic locals.
0:08.0	Big Ben, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey,
0:10.0	they're all fine.
0:11.0	But now, you'll also notice a distinct multi-ethnic vibe.
0:15.0	Now, I think it'd be very difficult to name a nationality and not be able to find a restaurant for it here in London.
0:21.0	Travel writer Neil Taylor looks at the changing ethnic character of his city and with the royal wedding date almost here
0:27.4	Londoner Brit Lonsdale is ready for the extra buzz that brings to.
0:31.4	I'm sure you're going to see lots of people in the streets.
0:34.0	I don't think the British can ever resist a jolly good oil event.
0:37.0	And for a little contrast, we'll learn how one Turkish couple is getting ready for their wedding day.
0:42.0	We have some special events prior to the official... Turkish couple is getting ready for their wedding day.
0:42.6	We have some special events prior to the official marriage, like the bridal shower,
0:47.0	henna night, and then the gypsy ladies start playing music and singing and dancing.
0:52.0	We start drinking, eating, go wild and crazy all night long.
0:56.0	Thanks for joining us. It's Travel with Rick Steeves.
1:01.0	London is one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities on the planet.
1:05.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves.
1:07.0	Today on Travel with Rick Steeves, we're checking in with two homegrown Londoners
1:11.0	to take a look at their city from a couple of different perspectives.
1:14.9	Travel writer Neil Taylor joins us in just a moment to talk about the changing ethnic character
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