Rick Steves advocates smart, affordable, perspective-broadening travel. As host and writer of the popular public television series RICK STEVES' EUROPE, and best-selling author of 40 European travel books, he encourages Americans to travel as "temporary locals." He helps American travelers connect much more intimately and authentically with Europe—and Europeans—for a fraction of what mainstream tourists pay.
Rick's Travel Tips
Explore Europe confidently, efficiently and safely using these travel tips.
App for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android
The Rick Steves Audio Europe app organizes Rick's vast and varied library of audio content into geographic-specific playlists so you can enjoy ready access to the information that relates specifically to your travel plans. You'll get Rick's self-guided tours for dozens of Europe's top museums, sights and historic walks—plus 200 tracks of travel tips and cultural insights from his radio show—all for free. View a demo.
"Burgundy: Profoundly France" - Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people. Traditions are strong here. We'll slow down to enjoy the region's edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights.
We'll travel on a canal barge, visit a medieval hospice and a modern monastery, build a barrel, appreciate fine Burgundy wine, slurp escargot, and eat very, very well. If you're looking for the quintessential French culture, you'll find it in Burgundy.
For lots more information, check out our best-selling Rick Steves' France guidebook — or join us on one of our free-spirited tours in Europe.
Rick's Travel Philosophy:
Travel is freedom...one of the last great sources of legal adventure. Travel is intensified living, with maximum thrills per minute. It's recess, and we need it. Experiencing the real Europe requires catching it by surprise, going casual...Through the Back Door.
Past episodes and video clips of RICK STEVES' EUROPE are available for online viewing. Rick Steves is on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and you can follow @RickSteves on Twitter.
