European travel guide Rick Steves, stuck at home

For four decades Rick Steves has introduced many to the pleasures of international travel, through his popular PBS series, specials and guidebooks. During the pandemic, correspondent Conor Knighton learns, the man who has canvassed Europe's best- and least-known tourist sites has learned the simple pleasures gained in an unfamiliar destination: his own kitchen.
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[@e-BikeLife]

A truly compassionate man. As evidenced by his paying his staff without his business having an income.

[@perrywidhalm114]

LOL. Rick Steves is an anti-Semite.

[@mjsurratt55]

He is a fool. "Build Back Better" is all about destroying everything and keeping everyone from traveling.

[@djmeowth]

"Hi, I'm Rick Steves. Today we're in my kitchen, where the sounds and smells of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese fill the air. It's traditionally served in these delightful plastic bowls from Walmart, which come in a vivid tapestry of colors, dazzling the senses. Those who wander off the beaten path will be rewarded by the Pop-Tart cupboard, where the crumbly and sweet local delicacy is served by the boxful. Visitors eat them warm, but locals know this delicious snack is best served right out of the freezer on a decorative paper plate."

[@scottamartin2518]

Hahaha... You ARE CLEARLY a fan. That could've been spoken by Rick Steve's himself! As I was reading it, I could see Rick saying it!

[@skiko15]

Meowth, that's right 🤣 I can't not hear Rick's voice when reading this because that's precisely how he would have worded all of it. Keep on traveling, ciao!

[@chrissteffi]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@jamesd.wheeler5664]

genius

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

This made my day right here!

[@pyrho1]

I love Rick Steves. He is a national treasure and an inspiration. I can't wait until he is able to travel and create new videos.

[@JohnAckerman93]

Same here. I just love watching Rick, and the great places he travels to. I remember I met him at a travel show at a convention center near my house. He gave a lecture on how to travel smartly. After the lecture, he gave autographs, and took pictures. I got his autograph, and took a picture with him. Such a nice guy

[@tracyscott2887]

What a renaissance man! A gentleman! The world is a better place because of him. He’s the reason I want to do Christmas in Europe

[@ritahorvath8207]

Go to Europe as often as you can. ♡

[@frannieb5203]

@@ritahorvath8207 Before the pandemic I used to say. " I'm going to Europe every year until I can't." Now just going for groceries with a mask is a lot. My glasses steamed up, I took them off and lost them in the market! UGH.

[@marialvarez384]

Switzerland at Christmas 🇨🇭 the country of my mother (and my dream vacation).

[@Zenocrat]

Still paying his employees? What an awesome dude! I've been traveling with his guidebooks since 1997, and always liked the man, but my level of respect for him (already high) just went through the roof. Great job Rick!

[@edyann]

He needs a vacation from all those vacations!!! 😁

[@SunnyIlha]

😁 "RICK! .... *stay* *home* 😂

[@edyann]

@@SunnyIlha I love him but I'm jealous! He's been everywhere! He needs a vacation from all those vacations!

[@amybudafulldisaster3646]

we all need vacation🙃 a after vacation 😆😆😆

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hey good evening

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hey good evening

[@seanstampley9739]

Such a great man. So humble and so wise.

[@umarabdullah5510]

Super nice guy, when I was a kid in the 80's he was friends with my parents and went to our church Trinity Lutheran in Edmonds.

[@lorelailaval7676]

fascinating!

[@jithuoffical4348]

Wait a minute are you cristain

[@neilvill2745]

When you can't afford to travel abroad especially around Europe, this guy is the answer. I watched most of his travel videos and enjoyed each destination. Power on Mr. Rick Steves.

[@charliehippler770]

Rick Steves was apart of my Freshman and Sophomore year french classes, greeting us with his travel videos. Had kind of forgotten about him, glad to see he’s well!

[@MsBackstager]

He's great to his staff.

[@terriefirmin3190]

Great to have an update on Steve..he's a great tour guide on his travel shows as well as a great story teller.

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hello good evening

[@MsBackstager]

I studied hiss GREECE years ago. So when I went on that trip, the tour guide was astounded that I knew so much. I just thanked Rick S.

[@johnwells9089]

It's not the money, it's his life. A truly giving spirit!

[@jesuiszrr]

YES!!!! I LOVE RICK STEVES!!!! 🙌🏽

[@lorelailaval7676]

sad.

[@JohnAckerman93]

I love him too! I have always wanted to travel to Europe since I was a kid. I have had a dream to see some of the most amazing sights, try new foods, and get immersed into a new culture of people.

[@jasonhatfield4747]

He's such a dork. Got to love him though. Can't wait to travel again someday (hopefully soon) with my Rick Steve's book in hand.

[@latebloomerabroad]

Rick Steves playing Taps every day at sunset: Priceless!

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hello good morning 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@tjmctube]

Sounds like a nice guy. Educating people through travel is a noble cause. Especially nowadays.

[@Blueeyedsoul1986]

Love rick Steves I watched his pbs show long-ago

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hello good morning 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@Therealhtrinity]

Love him!

[@Therealhtrinity]

One of my dreams is to sit and chat with him about Life, while touring the sights! I admire his openness and refreshing insight, as well . God bless you, Rick Steves!

[@marialvarez384]

What a good guy, still paying his staff and lamenting for others that they lost their dream opportunity to travel.

[@mmmodafoca]

This guy is up there with Mr. Rodgers, in levels of delightfulness. I know i can never afford to see the world Steve's witness, but i appreciate that he is passionate enough about his work to film it and teach us the beauty in travel.

[@AstarionWifey]

Never say never!!! If you really want that travel life? It’s possible! You just have to travel smart and follow what his advice! Don’t go for the tourist places but go and merge with the locals :D I’ve done it and I’m only 25 with a entry level job haha 😂

[@juliekostas7322]

His tips for Rome, Athens and Cairo (just to name a few) enabled me to enjoy these cities in ways I never imagined. He’s truly gifted!

[@panivino28]

I've spent 40 years in the airlines (20 of them in sales) working with travel agents. Loved the travel industry. Steve's work has been very enjoyable and inspirational for me as well as for others 😀

[@andreasklempin]

Such a decent human being through and through

[@idakota1966]

My first public comment on this flatform. ‘My tears rolling down my warm cheeks full of joy! We will go again and see the world!... thanks Steve!!

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

What a beautiful soul he is. I have lived Europe through for over 20 years, and when I finally got to go in 2017,2018, and 2019 my husband and brother were baffled at how much I knew about the places we visited. Listening to him playing Taps on his trumpet made tears well up in my eyes. Thank you Rick Steves. I will “keep on traveling” as soon as I can.

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hello good morning 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@joannepiatte4026]

Love watching Rick Steves travels. Especially Italy. Someday I will get there.

[@JohnAckerman93]

Same here. He is such a wealth on information on how to travel smartly, yet still having fun. I met him at a travel show a few years ago. He’s such an awesome guy with a great personality. I have had a dream since I was little to travel to Europe. I hope to get there one day

[@cotacabezas3729]

I'm a nature guide in my homeland and a national park. First time in the last 20 years I did not get to see the orchids bloom in summer. Also, zero income for over a year. Never ever been more depressed and lost in my entire life ... this gave me so much joy to see. There's a lot to do, but with two kids locked at home it has been impossible. Guess Ill find the way!

[@auricgoldfinger8478]

He’s a genuinely great person

[@petermattei8510]

Rick plays taps at sundown...neighbors clap. Best of all, that dog barking...he gets it.

[@dancingmeerkat2078]

Lovely segment. Wish it was longer.

[@tosherification]

Rick has done a great service to the world with his programs, books and other achievements. It was a shame his first marriage ended in divorce. I loved the first shows that showed Ann and his children. Thank you Rick Steves for all you have done!

[@angietaylor5256]

I love the ending of this video, where are you play taps on your trumpet and everybody cheers and you shout! that just made me so smile!!!!😃🥰♥️

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hello good morning 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@cefcat5733]

I love your program! I am so thankful for these carefully selected horizons where we can pause, rest and view a guaranteed facet of beautiful. Great trumpet performance btw.

[@yogibearfan424]

Miss Steve

[@LemurJackson]

He did a guest appearance on NPR’s How I Built This. It was amazing. I didn’t know much about this man because I’m only 20 but he’s lived an amazing life

[@kelvindatson1202]

I love this guy, he's a national treasure. He's a role model for me, because he inspired me to be a tourist/ travel writer, love you Steve rick❤❤❤❤

[@jorgecampos603]

Keep on traveling!

[@sudhinathsarkar2631]

Rick Steve is the Desire of Travelling personified !! He is extremely charming, lively, beautiful person. I like him best !

[@AmandaJoyWells]

Rick Steves directly inspired me to take the leap into my first (and only) trip abroad. I explored Amsterdam solo for three weeks and it changed my life Thanks Rick 💖

[@lorelailaval7676]

Drugs usually will change one's life.

[@AmandaJoyWells]

@@lorelailaval7676 OR being an art major and immersing oneself in a city where Rembrandt and Van Gogh walked. Amsterdam is so much more than a place to do drugs

[@lorelailaval7676]

it's all good:) Nothing against drugs, or prostitution, for that matter, but AMS is not the capital of art, dear. Besides I do not like Steves because he is a rich white man traveling on 5 stars, that's not traveling. Keep living your halcion life.

[@patrickyusuf2009]

@@lorelailaval7676 hello good morning 🌺🌺🌺

[@3100kkeller]

I wondered what he did during the pandemic. I still want him to do a PBS special about his house haha

[@MarcusAurelius7777]

LEGEND

[@nwsportstilidie]

He's pretty good at Piano. Also great "Taps" at the end.

[@spacemanspiff3052]

For the last 6 months I’ve been streaming his shows and traveling vicariously thru him. I also caught a thoughtful and cautionary special he did on the rise of Fascism in pre-WW2 Europe; which I think was an amazing public service. Lastly, the fact he still pays his staff is amazingly great as both a businessman and human being. Good on him!

[@jimlane2961]

My FAMILY THANKS YOU MR STEVE'S WE LOVE THE INFO AND YOU PLAY TAPS NOW I'M CRYING , LOVE YA MAN !!!!

[@gullwingsyrp88]

Rick Steves, love you!

[@moodandscenery6351]

The legend ❤️❤️❤️

[@amybudafulldisaster3646]

I *stan* Rick Steve's I have watched him for over 3 decades 💙 *him*

[@nwbsbeth]

Actually, thanks to all these videos and books, I am very comfortable staying home and enjoying the simple life while also traveling remotely. This too shall pass! Enjoy your staycation Rick!

[@timblonsky]

It truly amazes me that CBS does not caption their videos on KZbin. There are a lot of deaf people in the US and many more that might want to watch videos without sound. Please make it accessible, CBS!

[@cocoaorange1]

He has a nice home.

[@agustinarcerubio3352]

He was my MOTIVATION to visit Europe!

[@pinaricyt]

I have always loved Rick's videos. What a great guy!

[@carolharris2401]

I love his European travel tours. I love travel too but since covid I'm leery to ever travel again and I've still got places I want to see. I just feel like travel will never be normal again

[@barokfin]

It will be back to close to normal in a couple of years. Hang in there. The darkest hour is before the dawn.

[@myelite100]

This men is a legend

[@Stardust...4445]

❤️❤️❤️ his show and feel bad about the situation...🙏

[@SunnyIlha]

Rick Is the LAST person I think would be stuck ANYWHERE ! 😁😆

[@zzizahacallar]

Then you know this pandemic is debilitating

[@cesarbahar786]

I love all your travel videos. Can’t wait to see travel places. Thank you. 🏡🤗

[@fsr7499]

This confirms he's even more decent than expected.

[@christiangonzalez8734]

I absolutely enjoy his travel show, everytime I'm searching for something to watch and I happen to catch it , I watch it. it is very entertaining and interesting to hear his voice narrate it .

[@peterdorn5799]

Rick, we love you, your stories are heart warming, hoping you get back to europe ASAP

[@Nebula37]

I love Rick Steves. We read the guide books for years and travelled to Italy based on his recommendations. Met other people on the path between towns in the Cinque Terre carrying his books as well. Later I attended one of his travel fairs and lectures in Edmonds. Now, to my own amazement, I'm in Thailand. I never would have thought it, but Rick's sense of discovery in travel permeated through all of us in the Seattle area and around the USA. He's definitely had an impact on my life and I still try to keep tabs on him from afar.

[@JohnAckerman93]

I am almost obsessed with Rick Steves. I have had a dream since I was little to travel to Europe. It’s just amazing to see all these great places, and learn so much about them. The first place I would visit would be Germany. From what I’ve seen in the Rick Steves episodes I have watched, the German people seem really nice, and have a great knowledge of what to do and see, and have so much to say about their country’s history

[@JohnAckerman93]

I have always been a huge fan of Rick Steves. I met him at a travel show a few years ago. Such a great man with a lot of information about Europe. Since I was little, I have had a dream to travel to Europe. See the Eiffel Tower in France, the Black Forest in Germany, and many other exciting places. Its been on my bucket list for a long time

[@shellchenonceau6987]

Do what you love, and the money follows. Steve exemplified this.

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hello good morning 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@ScottBurden117]

I love you Rick! Thanks for all the traveling goodness 😊

[@corinneone]

Oh my gosh! I feel ya Rick!

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hello good morning 🌺🌺🌺

[@Albert13tv]

great video, can't wait to see Rick back in Europe!

[@JuIieta]

I love him!! listen to him help me a lot learning english and in trave; he is a pioneer!

[@napoleonsdauphin]

Rick Steves: an American treasure.

[@jacquesmichel9232]

Rick Steves should be in the Guyness book of World records.He has been to so many beautiful places and gave us so much positive reviews of our astonishing World. I traveled a lot and enjoyed all the different cultures of our super planet. Thanks Monsieur Rick , you made me a traveler too. Jacques.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Love his videos. I have watched for years.

[@soozeelaw5057]

Love him!!

[@MsLittlestar85]

His trumpet brought tears to my eyes. Let's hope this pandemic will end soon, so we can enjoy Mr Steves documentaries again.

[@hudawm7]

I love Rick Steves!!!

[@bakerstreet101]

Unlike a lot of KZbin vloggers, Rick Steves has been doing the right thing and staying home.

[@Sermoms]

His choice.

[@edpowers3764]

I love Rick Steves

[@dianewillson3261]

Don't worry My husband doesn't know how to turn on the oven either

[@TheSeedOfChange]

I wonder what he did after his divorce.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

@@TheSeedOfChange Uber Eats lol

[@TheSeedOfChange]

@@worldcitizeng6507 There's something disturbing about a man who travels the world yearly, but can't make himself a piece of toast. The more I think about it, the more it bothers me.

[@MsBackstager]

@@TheSeedOfChange Sad that all of his travels destroyed his marriage to the lovely Anne.

[@igoryankilevich9941]

How does CBS sunday morning know EXACTLY what stories i’m interested in each week?

[@zzizahacallar]

I love Steve's kitchen

[@patrickyusuf2009]

Hello good morning 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@chewie1644]

This man is a legend!

[@ElevateResumeDesign]

The king of travel 🧳

[@JacksonTravel]

Brought to you in-part, by a passion for better understanding our world.

[@douglarsen4801]

He's such a cool dude.

[@marknc9616]

European travel was off limits recreationally in WWII and WWI as well. Our later generations have just gotten used to being able to enjoy travelling freely.

[@maureenhoran2143]

I would be more than happy to help you cook Steve!

[@billymccroy2294]

He is an absolute treasure and I love him. The Rick Steves' Europe theme song is the theme song of my Saturday mornings.

[@JohnAckerman93]

Same here. Rick is a phenomenal man with a great mind, and a very warm heart. I have always wanted to travel to Europe since I was young. In June I’m going to Europe with some family, and I can’t wait! We’re going to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for two weeks

[@notsecure]

My first travel guide on PBS!

[@beatlemania8273]

Aww that trumpet thing was sweet ; )

[@mrpeel3239]

RS is the Mister Rogers of European travel. Hopefully, he will get out of his kitchen AND explore somewhere other than Europe!

[@davebacon6194]

seems like a damn good guy

[@vegetarianandsimple5388]

he needs to have an online store

[@jree78]

he does.

[@bruintoo]

Time to do "Rick Steve's USA."

[@ortsaCluaR]

Big fan of his tv shows! Waiting to travel as travel is meant to be.

[@danmejia9282]

I miss Rick Steves Travel

[@FalconsEye58094]

thats my man!

[@x-raymind7778]

I was in that boat I had my first European trip all pay for in late 19’ I remember saying there is no way I will miss this trip sure enough we get a pandemic

[@JoelLustre]

We basically did Barcelona the Rick Steves way from one of his episodes!

[@nickhayley]

The Bob Ross of Travel Guides

[@Sunl1ght_]

I been wondering about him, hows he doing since travel is not as easy these days

[@kevinpowers9024]

Google says he has a net worth of 10 million dollars. I think he's doing just fine. Lol! He lives in a beautiful place. I love the Pacific Northwest. I'd love to live out there myself.