Rick Steves on His Life, Travel and Cancer

[@GildaLee27]

I love Rick Steves. He's a good man and an outstanding human being. May he be fully healed and restored to health.

[@Socrates1944]

God willing ❤🎉!

[@CharityGal]

He dumped his wife and left her and the kids and hooked up with another woman on the other side of the world. Is that a good man?

[@domdela5217]

One of my first travel books was Rick Steves' Rome book. It was insightful and got me hooked on traveling.

[@wl7012]

Our first travel book was also Rick’s Rome..We followed the book walked through the big part of Rome. Thanks, Steves, we have such great memories of the great City.

[@WangHongGuang2012]

@@CharityGal What's your logical/point? If someone divorced his wife, he should be a bad guy?????? We love him because we learned so much from him.

[@RollGlide]

Rick is very kind. He has a travel agency, there’s no business during COVID years and he didn’t layoff any employees. This is gold.

[@lachilo2]

He gives me peace ooh my God! I enjoyed so much his travels all over the places.

[@birk0086]

Crazy how people forget... "RICK STEVES EUROPE INC is in the Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other industry, has a $1,886,370 PPP loan from Bank of America"

[@abracadaverous]

@@birk0086 And? Wouldn't that have enabled him to keep his employees employed while there was no business going on? Crazy how people forget the actual point of those PPP loans.

[@LecaroJ]

It is possible travel without learning very much about local people and local customs. Sightseeing and hitting the high spots doesn't cut it.

[@WillN2Go1]

Terrific human. Years ago when my girlfriend's conformist sister mentioned Rick Steve's guide books, at a glance they looked pretty conventional, so I dismissed them. His KZbin videos convinced me that he has a great attitude. When I travel if I see a tour bus I make sure I consider if I'm where I really want to be. At 5 am every major tourist spot in the world at any time of the year has zero tourists. So I always get up and walk around. When I first visited Lijiang in Yunnan in 2000 there were only a handful of Western tourists. I stood out, local people said I looked wealthy. When I went back in 2009, I was just another grubby backpacker. And there were large TV screens in the main square of the old town... but early in the morning? It was Lijiang as it was a hundred years ago. Buy local, hire local, pay well, tip well, thank people, always apologize for being so much touble. (In China 'Ma fan ni li' gets you a lot of grace.) And stay in touch. I like it when a taxi driver hits me up a year later for a few bucks.

[@Arcsfinx5984]

His pbs videos are like a warm hug. He’s a national treasure!!

[@suzanneadamson1306]

Listening to a self-aware person is a refreshing change.

[@ShariSchoenecker]

If we all had Rick’s attitude and outlook, what a better world this would be. Definitely a life goal for me.

[@ARM317]

I really hope this man wins a Noble Peace Prize someday. His influence goes beyond his books, videos, and audio guides. He's also very benevolent and encourages the best from everyone.

[@pietwandelaar1743]

Why? He promotes an industry that is extremely bad for the planet.

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

I went to Europe in the 1980s with four children, very little money, and Rick Steves' Book, Europe Through the Back Door. I had adventures, met wonderful people, and always told my kids. "Rick Steves says"... I love this man. I send him healing prayers and love. Aloha.,

[@lindamoses3697]

I've not been much of a traveler except for on TV with Rick. Being a single mom to five children and a school teacher was my main work in life. We didn't have a dime to spare. The richness of the world has been given to me free on PBS with Rick. Thank you Rick!

[@oldschool8432]

Same for me. Happy travels to you

[@kylebrosnihan2418]

This man is an American treasure

[@annainaspen]

This man gave me the confidence to travel out of the USA as a solo traveler. I will be forever grateful for his books and TV shows. This was a great interview.

[@privatetatum]

Me too! I travelled through Western Europe by myself, age 25, with just his books with me.

[@lj9524]

Rick Steves is a wise man. As a young nurse I had a patient tell me…”Travel while you are young because when you are old you will have time, money but maybe not your health”. I am retired now and so thankful for the wise words of my patient 46 years ago! I have traveled extensively throughout my life. No regrets❤

[@annmarienoone9879]

My father told me the same, travel while you are young. Best advice ever.

[@jacquesgerbercosteau8358]

exactly.i first left with my girlfriend from this small college town called Palo Alto in 1976. left sfo at six am, the plot said i"f you look out the the left windows you'll see the.england" this while the sun was just rising in early july, it was a surreal experience. we landed at Gatwick, and their old wood currency exchange. ill be writing like cummings for three hours if I stream my consciousness.what im feeling in this moment. we went all over the uk, and Europe until mid september . I feel blessed for that trip, a time when the world was large, not small. all we have left are over a hundred 35mm photos - minox el 35 camera - and memories of those early trips. a time when you used the local currency, tried to speak a bit in french,stayed at B and B,s in london for eight pounds a night for two people including full English breakfast etc.etc.etc.Steve get well, the prostate is beatable. i know this ...

[@lcflngn]

Will repeat to my kids, very true!

[@jamiejay7633]

He suffers from TDS which means he is a very illogical man.

[@JadeLu-c9b]

Then surely you met the person who knew the meaning of life here some could then act upon it!! I did! I know the exact meanings of this existence it’s so Simple too! It’s all that U cannot read a book and get anywhere spiritually ….

[@Orion7204-m5b]

I just turned 13, and I’m going on a trip with some of my school grade in the summer of 2026 to the alps in Switzerland, the Cinque Terre in Italy, Monaco, the French Riviera, and Spain, all in 10 days. Back in COVID, I was in third grade, and my family used to watch Mr. Steve’s shows on the “best of” whatever it was, being Asia, Scandinavia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, everywhere, at lunch. That “Hi, I’m Rick Steves, back with the best of Europe,” is so nostalgic for me. Rick’s face to me is very familiar, strangely familiar, friendly, like I know him. His voice is soft, and perfectly recognizable, and yet, he looks like no one I know. I love his shows, and I will always remember the times I sat, watching them with my family. It’s also amazing to find out he’s a person of the faith, like me, and when he mentioned Christianity-related topics in his shows in places like Italy, France, England, and Spain, I would always wonder if he believed, I just couldn’t tell. 28:30 Right here, he says that the flip-side of fear is understanding. I agree. To love is to understand, and, as Christianity says, the opposite of fear is love. As he’s admittedly gotten older, in 2025 now, he has become very wise, and kind of reminds me of Harrison Ford. Save travels everyone :), and God bless. ❤😊

[@utahdan231]

I wish him full recovery. Very humble man.

[@sarahvaughan4553]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@paddyanne2024]

A wonderful thoughtful man, with a lovely smile and kind demeanour. Thank you Rick.

[@camillemousse]

Thank you for this gem of an interview with Rick Steves. Very touching, soulful, and a bit sad. So much he has given us. Thank goodness we have access to all his amazing travel videos filled with his charm, warmth, kindness while he educated us with well researched history lessons. I bought his whole series and continued to get updates via You Tube. Wonderful human being. I pray he beats the cancer. God bless you Rick Steve’s and your family. You are a national treasure. So glad you went to visit Palestinians, Iran, Cuba. You helped bring this world together on a positive note. Lessened the fear and ignorance that is divisive take good care, rest, we love you.

[@greenadidmc10]

I never skip a Rick Steves interview. He’s easy to dismiss as the PBS dad/grandpa character, but he’s such a fascinating personality (his longtime legal cannabis advocacy, charity work, self described workaholism, faith, etc.). This might be one of the toughest interviews I’ve heard him do because he really seems to be grappling with the current state of travel - Instagram, climate change, overtourism, etc. While he isn’t an instigator of bad tourist behavior, you can tell he feels a bit of responsibility. Despite his moments of somberness, you can tell he is still enchanted by travel and the moments and perspectives it breeds when done well. I always appreciate his words as I consider my relationship to travel…and to life in general.

[@dougmorris5625]

Millions of us "old guys" have said farewell to our prostate gland and lived happily ever after. Any man over 50 GET A PSA BLOOD TEST> Prayers and best wishes for Rick Steves. Have followed him for many years and always enjoyed his adventures.

[@3ClicksAndTheTruth]

& stay away from elected experimental concoctions which the truth is finally coming out about

[@dfirth224]

Because of the PSA test I was diagnosed at stage 1 and had the seeds implant. That was 20 years ago.

[@LecaroJ]

​@@dfirth224Caugt early, there's a good chance of remission and long-term survival. My bro-in-law didn't catch it early. P

[@austinnicholl8891]

There is no doubt, however, that the ability to travel well is severly altered by prostate issues.

[@hanamank5763]

⁠@@austinnicholl8891what does this mean? Are you joking, how is the removal of prostate glands affect travel?

[@canalingenfelter]

Rick Steves, the modern day Gentleman Adventurer. What a treasure to all of us!

[@mortecai222]

Rick Steves video on Iran will forever be special to me

[@peterrex8191]

I watched Rick in the 80s as a kid on pbs..but working class my family rarely left home..in the mid 90s in the beginning of my working life..I decided to just quit my job and travel with my Rick Steves books..my girlfriend surprised me and did the same…we’ve been married 20 yrs..and have spread the word of Rick Steves ..Im so happy to have traveled young…and as Rick says about Travel..stay militantly Optimistic! Thanks Rick!

[@macgiollabuide]

I think this is the best interview I've heard in my entire life. The questions were probing; the answers, authentic! You just don't expect to get this kind of honesty anymore. This is not a celebrity session; this is a real, human encounter! Wow!!! Thanks to both of you for the best travel experience yet - an honest view of the reality of human life.

[@sj6919]

Yes,the interviewer did an excellent job.

[@MichelleJones-p4e]

He is an amazing, wonderful, caring man. I loved that during Covid - when there was no travel - he kept all of his staff on payroll. He is such a blessing to all of us. I ‘travel’ with him all over the world. May the Lord heal him completely. ❤️🌹

[@donnadornbusch6738]

A great interview. I have followed Rick for years; he has taken me to places I’ll never travel to- Thank You Rick!

[@callicordova4066]

Wish Rick Steves healing and good health in 2025. He's a genuine, kind, good human. If the world had many, many more like him, it would be a better world.

[@sarahvaughan4553]

Agree, well said!

[@tullophile]

Amen!

[@french1956]

Rick lives A few miles north of me. He has always been a beloved local gem.

[@JRspeaking]

But why did he get divorced after sooooo many years?

[@debrajones4840]

I want to know?

[@french1956]

@@debrajones4840 What?

[@french1956]

@@JRspeaking What's the relevance of the question?

[@ellascottagecompany2044]

@@JRspeakinghow does the answer to that question effect how you travel and experience the world?

[@beaudwayful]

Oh Rick. Hope that you have a speedy recovery and wishing you all the best! I have always loved watching your travel shows.

[@vcom2327]

I attended one of his first travel skills talks in 1981. Ended up living in Switzerland to this day.

[@carimawebb9498]

Been tryin to live overseas since I was in college, taking out a semester after my 2nd yr, to travel thru Europe w/my youth hostel membership & Eurail pass & fell in love w/the lifestyle, the pace & diversity. Most especially w/Italy, Tunisia & Turkey. But honestly, all of it. Although I’ve “lived” over there for up to 2 yrs, w/only 9 mos being in one country consecutively. 10 yrs overall. However, never have figured out how to be there permanently legally. Would love a tip or so. Or a point in the right direction!

[@jdavies212msu]

I started traveling to Europe about the same time Steves did. It’s people like Rick Steves and their perspectives on touring/traveling/pilgriming that shape who I am today: retired from teaching in a foreign university and living abroad for more than 20 years. The well of culture is so deep-I keep discovering new depths!

[@jannichi6431]

Turkey mAy be your best bet today, ask D.C. Trumpians to get you there with newfound opportunity. Growing. Good luck and Happy Holidays. The Christmas Rick Steve's show is a good one for the vicarious watchers like myself.

[@Sparks_Alive]

@@jannichi6431the Christmas show is enchanting.

[@irenitele8497]

Never watched it. Where can I find it?

[@FlavorofMind]

What a hero Rick Steves is. As a musician and piano teacher (American) that recently took a leap and moved to South Korea early this year, I couldn't help but feel moved by this interview. Since coming here, I've been motivated and pushed to lean into new relationships and new endeavors (even making KZbin content about the food/neighborhoods of Seoul), and I know I'm growing in major ways in the process. I've been watching Rick Steves on PBS since I was a kid, and his relentless openness and curiosity is nothing short of inspiring. Of all the folks in the world I'd like to have a beer with, he's gotta be near the very top of the list 😅

[@janetstear8906]

“Get naked with a bunch of locals from Finland in a sauna” yep. I love Steve! Thank you for not editing him…..we need his honesty, perspective and experience.

[@annettesallee2209]

what an elegant, authentic, beautiful interview. The interviewer has a gift, she didn't interrupt and gave him space to speak. well done!!!!!

[@staceymichaels9530]

An excellent interviewer.

[@sarahvaughan4553]

@@staceymichaels9530 So true!

[@pjcline8878]

Clearly two pros at work!

[@ssuwandi3240]

Too woke of the taste..

[@greggoryjohnson156]

I was a graduate student at Georgetown University in 1996 and would rush home after class to watch Rick Steve’s. I have been internationally traveling ever since thanks to him. Thanks Rick!!

[@cocoaorange1]

His show was cool.

[@mollypbfitz]

Hope he fully recovers. I've loved his videos and his personality.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

I too am dealing with Prostate cancer...had a lot of radiation around 7 years ago, and that seemed to have knocked out the cancer...but it slowly came back, so more radiation happened 2 years ago...once again, indications were the cancer was gone...but no, it seems to be showing up again!...So I am scheduled for a few more hits of radiation. My doc is confident that this new, even more accurate radiation treatment, will nip the cancer once again. At age 78 now, I am just grateful that modern tech has enabled me to keep going, pain free, and feeling well...they key to this type of cancer, is to make sure you have a PSA test, every 3 to 6 months...stay on top of it, and you will live a good, lengthy life! Too many men do not get tested, and the testing should start by age 50!

[@christompkins4644]

This was one of the finest interviews I have had the provlidge to enjoy. My very best to Rick!

[@acajudi100]

privilege

[@cookiemonster-20]

The interviewer asks pertinent questions with tact and RS answers with generosity and sincerity.

[@Highlyfavored2]

our family has "traveled" the world with Rick's videos and PBS series, Praying for a complete healing , peace and joy

[@nataliyacenteno8521]

I love Rick Steves, praying he gets better soon ❤

[@nathanielwhite7007]

Thanks Rick for your willing to be engaged with the world with your continuous curiosity.

[@BrianHornak]

Rick..from one prostate cancer patient to another.. i WISH you the BEST

[@TheGdunham]

Hope Rick Steves heals well and completely. Enjoy his work.

[@muscariadssn3136]

After drying my tears of JOY and celebrating the triumph of humanity!! I MUST write to say that this was a life affirming 40 minutes and 15 seconds listen.... Even transformative on a personal level. THANKS IN EVERY LANGUAGE TO BOTH OF YOU!!! ❤❤

[@monikaberzins7960]

Glad I came across this interview. Have loved Rick's videos for 40 years and travelled with his books. So glad that my husband and I enjoyed our travels before "selfies" became the norm, We took slides back then, Thank you Rick.

[@JohnMacFergus-oz5cp]

Thank you Rick! You opened my eyes to travel in a way no one else could. You are the Attenborough, of your field!

[@estella241]

One of my favorite interviewers with one of my favorite travel presenters.

[@ForeverChanged7]

Love Rick Steve's. Have watched his travels for decades. Thank you for this interview ❤!

[@stamatiamcgrath7992]

I used to love Ricks travel videos on channel 11. He just fit in with the people and respected all cultures. He’s one of the most nicest people. Wishing him all the best. It was great to listen to him once again. What a great voice and kind person.

[@catherinelee3298]

Watched so many of Steve’s shows through the years. Thank you! Please get better. Love and hugs❤

[@cestjane2260]

Thank you for this interview. About 30 years ago, Rick Steves changed my life-inspired by his shows on PBS and his guidebooks, and now, I’m re-inspired on KZbin. I’m forever grateful.

[@chuckbardiamond9382]

I watched Rick many, many years and he opened up my mind to what is beyond the next City, State or the small towns, and this forced me to see the World, and loving every moment of my journey.

[@jeanperry4550]

I love Rick Steves for his attitude towards life. It keeps everything in life to be a learning experience. His attitude towards prostate cancer is wonderful. If he reads these comments, I would like to tell Steve that my husband of 52 years had surgery for prostate cancer on March 17, 1999 and is doing well. He cycles long distances, many times riding the Seattle to Portland very many times. Hopefully your attitude continues to be as positive as it has always been. I wish you all the best!

[@gloval5187]

Brilliant interview. This gentleman is a treasure to our country. May God give him back his health.

[@MilesAwaywithUs]

Rick is a treasure, an inspiration, and a voice of calm wisdom. Love this whole interview!

[@deborahbrianw9479]

Rick set me and my then boyfriend (now husband) on a life that loves travel and hanging out with the locals, starting from his book “Europe thru the Back Door” 35 years ago ! Thank you and forever grateful to you, Rick Steves and team!

[@marybethterhaar4200]

Great interview! What a national treasure we have in this gentleman. Well done, Lulu.

[@florahiggins9713]

Over the years I have always loved traveling & meeting people from other countries. I feel very fortunate to have been able to travel & see the number of countries that I did especially the Crimea & Ukraine before they were invaded. I was amazed to watch Rick Steves trip to Iran & the number of Iranians who said they love Americans. Now that I am unable to travel I do it vicariously with Rick Steves. Thank you Rick for all your wonderful videos. They bring a ray of sunshine & hope in these dark times. God bless you,❤

[@susanmarie2231]

Excellent interview Lulu. Thank you! Prayers and healing thoughts for Steve’s health and well-being.

[@chonadagsaan270]

Praying for his full recovery. He inspires us to travel and discover the world.. Thanks Rick!

[@lenoxlenox9447]

When I was recovering from cancer surgery pbs was the only channel I had access to without cable I began watching his show 24 years ago Then buying his dvd collection Then downloading the podcasts Buying his books Listening to his radio shows Now I can’t go to sleep without listening to the radio recordings

[@lindamon5101]

Rick Steves is the worlds best travel friend. May every cell in his body be healed in perfect health. Steve thankyou x 1000 tourist traveler pilgrim . Brilliant❤

[@3ClicksAndTheTruth]

May be a challenge unfortunately due to elective exposure to an experimental concoction many subjected themselves to so as to continue the privilege of travel

[@brianmyers4444]

@@3ClicksAndTheTruth🤡

[@groove9tube]

I’m glad he’s talking about his cancer. I have no fear talking about mine. It’s for educational purposes.

[@enzos711]

I love this guy more & more .. Such a great Story Teller & Teacher on so many levels .. I recently watched his Fascism "Warnings" .. I'm so lucky to be incred "Curious," and to enjoy and love learning and discovery (and the feeling of Awe) .. As a kid, we moved a lot and I remember exploring my new neighborhoods on my bicycle, at 8 .. I later took buses & trains everywhere .. Joined the navy, picked a sml ship sta in Japan & went all over Asia .. Back to Asia & the Med as a Merchant Seaman .. I kept bicycles on ships and went out and explored & "discovered" .. Retiring end of yr (62) going back out to slow travel for a cpl of yrs .. I'll be referring to Rick Steves for my Euro Travels ..

[@602douglas]

Dear Steve, I've watched you all my life. Thank you!

[@jmclay4317]

Sending healing prayers to you Mr. Rick Steves. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Your books, shows and videos were a big influence for me to travel. You’re so right, before there was a shortage of information now there’s too much information. I miss the times in the mid 90s in my late 20s when Europe wasn’t crowded yet. Thank you Rick! Stay well!

[@theck672]

Thank you for featuring Rick Steves… he’s an inspiration❣️

[@estellacoggins715]

My husband and I enjoy Rick's travel program. We're sorry to hear of his diagnosis. We are hoping that he gets well soon, we are keeping him in our prayers. We wish Rick and everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year. Love from Texas❤.

[@sandrakirkpatrick3116]

I have a great love for Rick Steve’s. His voice is soothing . I like how he thinks. This was a wonderful interest. Love you rick

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Rick Steves changed my life. He, along with Samantha Brown, were my earliest 'guides' who opened a world of travel to me. I will be forever, forever, grateful to you Rick for giving me the most amazing gift of travel. 🙏

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Me too h3 gave me confidence to just go...was just rewatching a packing vlog of his remembering how I listened to his free audio guide for Italy and now sadly saw he s had cancer...may ge make a full recovery...❤

[@markdc1145]

Interesting questions, even more interesting answers. I’ve been listening to Rick’s podcasts more years than I care to mention! Good man.

[@barbaratetenbaum9401]

My respect for Rick has grown tenfold in recent years as his cultural and political perspectives have been revealed. I see him more as a kindred spirit to my own practices and perspectives. Thank you, Rick.

[@connie6545]

Rick Steves is a global treasure! He takes us on travels that are an impossibility for the majority of us. Showing different countries, and different cultures helps us to understand that deep down we are ALL just people! We have traveled somewhat, but we DON'T hit the tourist stops with the exception of Disneyland before we left California. Instead, we like to visit small towns on our travels, because of the quaint attitudes. Rick has such a spirit that draws me in. He is genuine, he has a depth and breadth most people do not. Thank you for your honesty, Rick. Praying for healing and many more enriched years.

[@CarolynFigueroa-i8z]

Agreed. Rick Steves is a national treasure. Love, love, love this gentleman!!

[@janetclaireSays]

This was a treat. I wish Rick a full and speedy recovery and the opportunity to play a lot on his piano for many years to come.

[@donmcallister3745]

Wishing you good health and luck 🍀 Rick Steves … always enjoyed your shows… Very informative and loved the way you embraced other cultures… Thank you… and Bless you !

[@Linda-bq7eq]

I was at one of your events at the recital hall, Rick. I was preparing for 3 months in Italy, solo at 61yo. I read every word you’d written up til then and began to preach the Gospel of Rick. It was a wonderful time. Thank you.

[@taochentc]

I love Rick. His books and shows really changed my life. Please recover soon ❤ . Only Steve’s books give me the deep understanding of the history, culture, art during the travel . Reading his book is so enjoyable and a lot of practical and valuable information. nobody can teach you as Steve . Time is so valuable. Too many social media traveler dump too much junk information. I would choose wisely.

[@nadifouldi3131]

Thanks Steve for the joy you have brought to our lives by showing more of the beautiful world that we live in. I wish you all the best in your recovery, as well as enjoying your new chapter of your life.

[@catwoman07076]

In Madrid in 1971 with my first husband -- he liked what I had told him in Mexico City, to ask the taxi driver where HE gets a bite to eat (and insisted we rent a car to DRIVE from Mexico City to Acapulco!) -- so he asks the taxi driver in the evening where the common folk (one could still use those terms then) experience genuine, traditional flamenco dance. He took us to a place I'll never forget -- it was neither a theater nor a bar. It was a room. It had an unfinished wooden floor, and several raised unfinished wooden mini "stages." There were mismatched chairs all around, but they kind of left the floor and stages to themselves. I had no idea where beer and wine was coming from; somewhere behind us. The entire time we were there, different people got up from the chairs and started to dance. Sometimes the same guitarist played the music, sometimes another one took over. Some women wore a traditional skirt with ruffles at the bottom, and some weren't. They all looked ordinary until they assumed the pose -- the pose of a dancer! Their feet stomped the ground, their arms and hands flew overhead, or sensuous wrapped around one side to their backs. They stampeded and they spun and sometimes two became like one person, and sometimes they weren't even from the same county! And before you knew it, they were sitting down and somebody else took their place. Sometimes just a man, but what a physique! What a powerful performance! Then maybe only a woman, whose dance brought you to tears! Then a couple again. Some hopped onto the mini stages and some stayed on the floor. It looked like nothing was planned. It didn't even seem like they had rehearsed, though they probably did. There wasn't much applause, if any! I felt as though we had inadvertently staggered into something from the past, where flamenco was born and just done, and this was the way it was done! We stayed much longer than we had planned to. This was no show put on for tourists -- this was how these people lived! Luckily the Spaniards ate late, so we could still find dinner. I am so glad we saw this, I review it often to keep it alive in my head!

[@lindamoses3697]

My daughter was a nanny in Puerto Rico from America. She and her Puerto Rican date went to the Hotels near the ocean to dance. She had long blonde hair and he was a tall and dark. They knew all the Spanish dances well. A couple of tourists approached them and told them watching them dance throughout the evening was the highlight of their cruise. Cultures are beautiful! That young man married my daughter and gave me four beautiful grandkids. They richly have two cultures together.

[@bhaug25]

Omg I (52 year German living in CA for 27 years) agree with everything Steve said. Especially with the social media and oversharing…and the things to skip and to see…I always lived that way. I love Rick Stevens, have been a huge fan of him for over 20 years and watched all his travel videos. I would love to meet him in person, what an interesting and humble person❤. Wishing him all the best in his health Journey🎶❤

[@keithhogg1963]

I’ve watched his program every time it was on with my dad. I told my dad once. Now he’s got the perfect job. He really gave me the bug for travel. I’ve been to Honduras on mission trips. My parents passed way.And now I’m living in Vietnam. With a beautiful Vietnamese wife. And been traveling throughout Vietnam. Great interview with Rick.

[@lollettealipe9363]

“You travel with the window down” 🤩 Traveling with Rick Steves in his travel videos carried me through the lockdown in 2020-2021. He is truly a travel teacher.❤ I pray to Jesus for your complete healing.

[@micade2518]

Rick Steves reinforces my belief that the most "human" people on Earth are those who have, or who do travel. "Travelling broadens the mind" has never been demonstrated as well as he does, in these days of rushing, blindness to "the others", or plain ignorance! Thanks to modern technology - and the Internet in particular - one doesn't need to physically travel to get to know the world. I don't have the means to travel as much as I'd like, and watching Rick's videos is such a consolation! His comments are always intelligent, well-documented, written with actual feelings and respect for "the locals"! I just love him as much as I detest the "dumb tourists" who'd be well advised to watch his videos before setting off to places they're unable to understand and appreciate!

[@LMNevada]

Good prayers for this wonderful travel teacher.

[@cdouglas1065]

This was so engaging I didn’t want it to end. Lulu, you are an absolute joy to listen to. Such intelligent and probing questions, yet so respectful of your subject. I have watched Rick on PBS for decades and I adore this man. Blessings to you both and wishing Rick a complete and speedy recovery.

[@amandareiche9083]

Godspeed Rick Steves. You are my travel guru and love your support for Barbara Mikulski's Bread for the World! March on! Because of you, at 75, I'm off to Greenland and Iceland in the early Summer, solo! [as a co-expert on incontinence here in the Poconos....] You inspired my bro and his wife to circum-hike and climb Anapurna II (your beloved Nepal) on their honeymoon--they even shared guiardia! You have done good things for us! DON'T MISS A BEAT!!!!!!

[@kmart4519]

Rick Steves face, his voice, his laugh is what I like and his passion for travel is a bonus

[@marymary20]

Rick Steves is such a high quality human being and that shines through in every book and video he makes. His show on PBS instilled curiosity and later love for travel starting when I was i kid. He is part of the fabric of my life. I wish him only the best and extend my profound gratitude. His assessment of the arrogant American tourist is spot on.

[@MedinaJones-j1t]

I’ve always loved Rick Steves- ever since I was young & watching his PBS series!! He has blessed us by giving us the chance to travel the world without leaving our living rooms!! I wish him and his family all the best!!🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍

[@ckn711]

You’re a wonderful person Rick. I bought one of your books 20 years ago to help me travel throughout Europe and still have it to this day. Stay healthy, my friend.

[@AnaGonzalez-tk3ox]

Rick Steve❤ is indeed a National treasure ! A kind, insightful, thoughtful, articulate, Cultured, Polite human being- Amazing interview 😊. May you heal well 🙏🙏

[@candicemorland2939]

He is always so very gracious and kind

[@johnrichards3666]

This is a reminder that we need to keep the ones we love in our prayers constantly.

[@JRspeaking]

Because people won't get sick if we're constantly praying? Give me a break!

[@johnrichards3666]

Really?

[@cocoaorange1]

I never knew he had cancer, I really liked"Travels In Europe" back in the day. Good luck to him. Nice guy. I still read his travel books off and on.

[@paulfreeman7719]

Advice and guidebooks are outstanding. We used them for London, Warsaw, Krakow and now for London again, Normandy, Caen and Paris. Stay strong for recovery and being well in 2025. From Spokane, WA.

[@barbarawright5548]

Rick Steves loved all your travel video’s. Will be praying for you Thank you for all your travels.

[@WendyDenney-g7u]

Rick Steves has always been one of my favorite people of all time. The inspiration I have gained from watching his videos and reading his guidebooks have greatly improved my life… and I share his love for travel which has added such value to my life. Sending him much love and healing energy.

[@AyeCarumba221]

Rick Steves, in this interview, helps me to understand why I travel, and why I travel the way I do. And why I call it travel, and not a vacation. This was an extraordinary interview.

[@imp1074]

What an excellent, skilled and thoughtful interviewer with a wondrous pilgrim of the world. The best of the best. Thank you Rick. May you continue to thrive and thank you for encouraging us to get out of our box and into humanity. God bless you!

[@MonkeManCan]

From my young years this guy visited my living rooms. Now I’m an old man and a traveler with his lessons in the background when I visit new places and people. Thanks, Rick.

[@loismcdonald1478]

Thank you for your honesty, Rick! Blessings to you and your family!

[@almabatchelor8619]

Thank you, Rick Steves for teaching me, through your books, how to be a traveler and not a tourist. We had five young children back then. We used your books for the five years we were stationed in Germany, for each country we visited. We stayed in the coolest, out of the way places, that showed us the people and their culture. I would have the kids learn basic language skills for each country we visited. They are all grown now, and I believe we are all richer for these experiences. Btw, we went to Cinque Terra in 2001 and 2002. It was beautiful and unforgettable!! My books were dog eared, highlighted and underlined! My travel philosophy came from your books! Thank you!

[@margaretmcadams8267]

In 2000, my husband and I traveled to Italy for the first time, solely using your book. At that time, there were no cell phones (phone booths), no texting (we faxed for reservations), only internet cafes, and no GPS. It has been unbelievable to see the changes in travel over the last 24 years! Thank you for being instrumental in helping us develop our love of travel. Because of you, we have been able to help many other people with their travels. We are still traveling today at age 70 and 73, and loving it. In fact, in 2014, we bought our own little house in Tuscany, and spend 5 months out of the year there. By the way, my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 years ago, and had his prostate removed. He is doing great. So, hang in there, and keep traveling!! 😊