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Join the travel expert–acclaimed for his bestselling guidebook series, public television series, and public radio shows–as he shares all the latest in smart European travel. Freshly back from lots of travels, Rick Steves explains the practical, money-saving ins and outs of independent travel. His 60-minute seminar is packed with tips on getting the most out of every mile, minute, and dollar on your next trip. Rick Steves, PBS-TV host and author of 30 guidebooks including the travel skills handbook, Europe through the Back Door, shares lessons hes learned from a lifetime of travel. His entertaining, information-packed one-hour slideshow lecture will teach you all the latest on stretching your travel dollar, avoiding crowds, packing smart, and eating and sleeping well. When hes ripped off on the road, he celebrates, happy to go home and teach his traveling students about the latest scam. Learn from his mistakes rather than your own. After spending a third of his adult life living out of a rucksack in Europe, Rick knows exactly how you can enjoy maximum travel thrills for every mile, minute, and dollar in your next adventure. Rick Steves visits Google’s Mountain View, CA headquarters as part of the Authors@Google series.

“Europe through the back door is pretty much da bomb, and you can hit me up on RICK STEVES DOT COM.” European travel guru Rick Steves on pickpockets in Europe and why you shouldn’t be worried about a guy sticking his hands down your pants. Go to Europe and get molested!

Complete video at: fora.tv Travel writer Rick Steves claims the perceived notion of anti-American sentiment in Iran is derived from conservative Iranians’ attempt to protect their families from Western encroachment. Steves finds says it’s ironic that “fear and love” seem to motivate both conservative, small town Iranians and Americans alike. —– Travel guru Rick Steves sheds light on Iran, calling it the most misunderstood country he has ever visited. He discusses his travels through the country and his new special airing on PBS. From Friday prayer in a leading mosque to anti-American murals, Steves presents his message and experiences to help us better understand a nation that continues to be shrouded in mystery and clouded by myths and mistruths. Rick Steves grew up in Edmonds, Washington and studied at the University of Washington where he received degrees in Business Administration and European History. But his real education came in Europe – since 1973 he’s spent 120 days a year in Europe. Spending one third of his adult life living out of a suitcase in Europe has shaped his thinking. Today he employs 80 people at his Europe Through the Back Door headquarters in Edmonds where he produces 30 guidebooks on European travel, the most popular travel series in America on public television, a weekly hour-long national public radio show, and a weekly column syndicated by the Chicago Tribune. Rick and his wife Anne have traveled each of the last 18 years with their two kids …

Complete video at: fora.tv Travel guru Rick Steves introduces one of his favorite parts of travel: incorporating history into tourist activities. Steves argues that many tourists are shielded from history by a travel industry that makes more money when people have been “dumbed down” and “conditioned not to think.” —– Spending four months a year overseas, Rick Steves believes that thoughtful travel can expand our world view and shape how we address the political challenges that confront our country. This popular speaker returns to The Commonwealth Club to provide a unique perspective on how the other 96 percent of humanity views our country and why we should “challenge truths we were raised to think were self-evident” in order to become citizens of the planet. Rick Steves grew up in Edmonds, Washington and studied at the University of Washington where he received degrees in Business Administration and European History. Since 1973, he has spent 120 days a year in Europe. Today he employs 80 people at his Europe Through the Back Door headquarters in Edmonds where he produces 30 guidebooks on European travel, the most popular travel series in America on public television, a weekly hour-long national public radio show, and a weekly column syndicated by the Chicago Tribune.

Complete video at: fora.tv Travel writer Rick Steves discusses the seeming contradictions of suicide bombing and Islamic ‘family values,’ comparing the concept of martyrdom in Iran to images of heroism in the United States. Steves says that much of the world views the US as an empire, the only challenge to which lies in waging acts of terrorism. —– Travel guru Rick Steves sheds light on Iran, calling it the most misunderstood country he has ever visited. He discusses his travels through the country and his new special airing on PBS. From Friday prayer in a leading mosque to anti-American murals, Steves presents his message and experiences to help us better understand a nation that continues to be shrouded in mystery and clouded by myths and mistruths. Rick Steves grew up in Edmonds, Washington and studied at the University of Washington where he received degrees in Business Administration and European History. But his real education came in Europe – since 1973 he’s spent 120 days a year in Europe. Spending one third of his adult life living out of a suitcase in Europe has shaped his thinking. Today he employs 80 people at his Europe Through the Back Door headquarters in Edmonds where he produces 30 guidebooks on European travel, the most popular travel series in America on public television, a weekly hour-long national public radio show, and a weekly column syndicated by the Chicago Tribune. Rick and his wife Anne have traveled each of the last 18 years with their two …

Complete video at: fora.tv Travel writer Rick Steves compares European drug policies to those of the United States, and calls for comprehensive reform of laws restricting use of soft drugs like marijuana. “There’s not a reservoir of people just wishing they could ruin their lives with drugs if only it was legal,” says Steves. —– Spending four months a year overseas, Rick Steves believes that thoughtful travel can expand our world view and shape how we address the political challenges that confront our country. This popular speaker returns to The Commonwealth Club to provide a unique perspective on how the other 96 percent of humanity views our country and why we should “challenge truths we were raised to think were self-evident” in order to become citizens of the planet. Rick Steves grew up in Edmonds, Washington and studied at the University of Washington where he received degrees in Business Administration and European History. Since 1973, he has spent 120 days a year in Europe. Today he employs 80 people at his Europe Through the Back Door headquarters in Edmonds where he produces 30 guidebooks on European travel, the most popular travel series in America on public television, a weekly hour-long national public radio show, and a weekly column syndicated by the Chicago Tribune.

In addition to being the host of public television and radio travel programs and the author of over 30 travel books, Rick Steves is an active and charismatic lecturer. In the Rick Steves’ Lecture Series you’ll travel with Rick across the United States as he speaks on topics ranging from European Travel Skills to Travel as a Political Act.

Steve Ricks is back with great tips about travelling in Paris! You’ve seen PBS’ phenomenally popular Rick Steves, with his fantastic tours of Europe and travel tips. Now you can see the spoof from the new kids show “Team Marco Polo.” Bon Voyage!

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