At Rick Steves’ Europe, we view travel as a potentially life-changing experience.
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He states that “travel is freedom.” Through travel, we can all learn how to appreciate different cultures and gain a broader perspective on the world. Remember to pack light to enjoy the sweet freedom of true mobility. The ancient walls of Jerusalem corral layers of religious importance: The Dome of the Rock, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Temple Mount, the Western Wall (where Jews mourn the destruction of their great temple), and the Via Dolorosa (believed to be the route Jesus walked as he carried his cross). It is at the core: "Our mission at Rick Steves' Europe is to inspire, inform, and equip Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. As an 18-year-old, Steves began traveling on his own, funding his trips by teaching piano lessons. Rick Steves Classroom Europe® is a free resource allowing teachers to share the best of European art, history, and culture with their students and fellow educators.. A Message from Rick | Frequently Asked Questions Posted by mhawthorn on 10/22/17 07:47 PM. Steves advocates independent travel. As host, writer, and producer of the popular and long-running American Public Television series Rick Steves' Europe, and through his travel books, he encourages Americans to become what he calls "temporary locals. As the world seems more and more divisive, there has never been a more important time to explore.
But all the magic sits on a practical foundation of political and economic might. Because Rick Steves' Europe is privately held (Rick owns it), rather than distribute our excess profit to shareholders, we can use it to empower organizations that work for the common good in our community. WFYI is kicking off its next Listen Up series with public media legend, Rick Steves. A Bit of Relief: Rick Steves’ Travel Dreams ... Rick Steves is a travel evangelist, always in motion, traversing faraway places and inspiring others to … Travel guru Rick Steves has donated a 24-unit apartment property in Lynnwood to YWCA Seattle King Snohomish to house homeless women and … His books and media deal with travel mainly in Europe and are directed at an American audience. About Rick Steves: Rick Steves, a public television host and author of dozens of guidebooks, is America’s most respected authority on European travel.Steves took his first trip to Europe in 1969, visiting piano factories with his father, a piano importer. Rick Steves has lived out of a suitcase for much of his life. As travel teachers, we inspire people to acquire the skills necessary to make their trip an enjoyable, economical, smooth, and rewarding experience. How We Make a Difference. His business, Rick Steves’ Europe, now employs more than 100 people full time. Steves has been making a living from travel writing for more than 40 years.

At Rick Steves’ Europe, we view travel as a potentially life-changing experience.