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Germany's Black Forest and Cologne

Season 1 Episode 6 | 26m 40s

Rick teams up with his wife and kids to enjoy the good life, dipping into a classy mineral spa, trying our luck at a fancy casino, devouring chocolate-cherry cake, and exploring Germany's most romantic forest.

Aired: 09/13/14 | Expires: 09/03/16
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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