Rick Steves’ Europe: Uplifting Encounters From My Latest Trip

Traveling is one of the greatest ways to learn about and connect with cultures that seem foreign.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Uplifting Encounters From My Latest Trip
Rick Steves meets an Istanbul tour group in the good hands of Turkish tour guide, Mert. Rick Steves, Rick Steves' Europe
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“A fisherman, a priest, and a student” sounds like the beginning of a crude joke. But on my latest trip to Europe, these three characters weren’t punchlines. Instead, they were reminders of the value of travel, and examples of the spirit-boosting people-to-people moments that are waiting for you in Europe.

Travel has always been, and always will be, fun. Marveling ancient wonders, sipping new wines, pulling the car over for those postcard views ... that will forever be a joy. But with all the fear and misunderstanding in our world these days, travel is taking on a greater importance.

Rick Steves
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Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European guidebooks, hosts travel shows on public TV and radio, and organizes European tours. This article was adapted from his new book, For the Love of Europe. You can email Rick at [email protected] and follow his blog on Facebook. ©2022 Rick Steves. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.