Why We Travel

[@vcom2327]

Steves awoke my travel lust. He gave a small class on how to travel cheaply in Europe, in Seattle, 1981. He showed us his self published 1st guidebook, all of 100 or so pages long. My planned 3 week trip to Europe stretched to 5 months. I was hooked. Then shortly after this, an 18 month trip around the world, 38000 km of land travel with a backpack, a budget of less than $5 a day and a strong pair of shoes. Via the trans- Siberian railway, I ended up in Switzerland, happy and penniless. Spent the next 17 years in this wonderful country, became a Swiss citizen in the process. I did manage a few trips back to the USA, but Europe was in my heart. Now 40 years after the Steves class, I am retired in Switzerland, having had a full and very adventurous life, thanks to travel.

[@jspohl]

💖

[@josephstagnitto7832]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful and inspiring story.

[@alicealice4426]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful experience. I love reading such comments.

[@davidelias13]

Wow

[@sarahtafelsky9534]

The world needs more people like Rick Steves ❤️

[@peixotojota]

For sure! Mr Steaves for Brazil’s presidency

[@GoodVideos4]

And, like Burt Wolf.

[@nazuddin6346]

@@peixotojota Dont bring him in politics

[@nazuddin6346]

@rajendr rajput London brother

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

@@nazuddin6346 politics is everything, everything is politics.

[@thestunnaz]

"the opposite of fear is understanding" - Rick Steves

[@vickiviolini]

This.

[@perfesser944]

Why does his narrative sound more like a poem? Because he has traveled. It's the one experience no one can take from you: your life itself. Make the best of it.

[@seanadams3551]

This was a cool way to celebrate 4 decades of travel.

[@whateverbabe]

Yess

[@seanadams3551]

@@whateverbabe that's probably why the season was so short, he was looking back through his travels.

[@italsounds001]

Thanks for your service Rick, both as a travel documentary maker, and a humanitarian.

[@conchovictorio6164]

Been there in Dingle y,thanks to you,,,always in touch with you

[@0deszuh111]

Omg is he dead

[@liltwizz_07]

​@@0deszuh111No, the show unfortunately ended in 2020.

[@canalavg1970]

I have seen many Rick's video shows, but this time I was almost ready to cry......

[@MrRackinroll]

I think I did

[@sarahtafelsky9534]

Same!!

[@r.michaels.9970]

I second that for ourselves...

[@vicpillai9432]

Me too

[@StephieGsrEvolution]

SAME!

[@prasunmishra9625]

It not just a video, it is an emotion.

[@dnaylor5324]

It's not just a video, it's an adventure!!!

[@thecitizenjoan]

I really needed this. sometimes when you travel too much it can start to lose its meaning you have to remind yourself for the reason why we suffer through plane rides and train rides and walking through stressful airports and rude ticket agents and hurt arms from heavy bags and spending time tired in transit. When you feel the joys of meeting amazing people and making new connections and seeing things in real life youve only seen in your dreams and on tv you realize its all worth it. It really makes life worthwhile.

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

I hear you, but please try to turn all of those negatives, into real positives. You see, even lifting, carrying, waiting, flying, feeling upset, hurt, or whatever, it's all worth it and it's all for good reason. Maybe not @ the time, but almost always in hindsight. I always enjoy every single aspect of my interstate &/or global travel experiences. Why? Because i just do and i don't get to do it too often, so i make the most out of every single trip abroad. I don't look @ anything as a negative & i try not to moan and groan, bec every seemingly negative experience, in the end, will only help us to grow into bigger, better and stronger people. Also, when we complain too much, it ruins an otherwise wonderful travel experience. If we wear the blinkers, we miss out on great things and great opportunities around us. It blinds us to the otherwise beauty of the "moment". Have fun, no matter what you do, no matter what the experience. Smile too, for a smile and choosing to carry peace and joy within our hearts, costs absolutely nothing. Peace :-)

[@kavitapatil2554]

My 85 years old grandma watches your videos nonstop in loop. Thank you.

[@lizlalove6171]

...so does my 85 year old mother. LOL. Rick's the best!

[@chintureddy9254]

I am glad to see a comment from an Indian in this channel...

[@peixotojota]

So do I

[@davidsteele9742]

I was having a rough day after a rough year and then I went to your KZbin channel and found this gem. You’re wonderful, Rick! I’ve traveled with your guidebooks exclusively for over two decades and you have been a shining beacon for me. Thank you so much for a reminder of what is important in life!

[@macktravels68]

1,000%!!!!!!!

[@hutchboy4765]

rick steves europe and globe trekker were my favorite shows growing up

[@yoptastic8463]

Hi Rick, I've only known you and your travel videos for 6 years now and absolutely love them/you and have watched them over and over and always get loads of fun, excitement, education, culture, nature and a good general understanding of some of theses fantastic places around the Northern Hemisphere. I myself live in the U.K. in a small Yorkshire coastal town of Bridlington and it's my little piece of Europe Heaven. I unfortunately, my health and mobility is in great decline and can not go to some of these places and I am in great pain all the time but somehow when I watch your programmes I feel as if you are travelling for me and/or bringing theses places to me in my living room and it makes me feel better and helps me to relax as your so easy to watch when I feel ill - they're/you're a great pick-me-up. So thank you Rick for that and bringing years of travel-fun and awareness of some absolutely amazing places in Europe to the masses out there, that either love travel or like me are in a situation where they can't go but love to watch. You're programmes make me happy, make me smile and really help with my pain, so keep on making them and keep on travellin'! Love you Rick.

[@collins3263]

I feel the need to travel deep down in my soul. Like its what im supposed to be doing. Meeting people, experiencing beautiful cultures and festivals. Keeps me sane thinking about it.

[@Richie016]

An extensive travel experience so full of joy and adventure, European travels with Mr. Steve is a delight to watch.

[@michaeltravelingtheworld4688]

Great tribute to travel when you can't travel easily.

[@AradhnaKrishna]

This video made me emotional because I just started to write a blog post about how much I am missing travel. This was beautiful

[@RichJohnstun]

Beautifully said. Travel feeds the soul.

[@MrEricSir]

Thanks for all your travel videos. They were both comforting during the pandemic in letting me "revisit" places I've been before, and helping me build a list of unexpected places I'd love to visit in the future.

[@anshadmt6580]

"Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer " what a great video 🙌🏼

[@hugolafhugolaf]

My credit card statement disagrees.

[@detlefbalbachviews6034]

Hello Rick, You made a plea for the defendant. His name is freedom. If I were the judge, I would acquit him now. Well done my friend. 👍🏼

[@MrAldo80]

"Gaining context and perspective, we become wiser". Beautiful Rick ...! I completely agree with your vision about travelling ...👍👍👍

[@clam371384]

How I love this. I started solo travel in 2019 and I am deeply passionate about it and I can't wait to see and learn more in the coming months and years.

[@kathyc7158]

I am a solo traveler too and soo hope the world opens us for travel this year!

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

Solo travel? How do you do it? lol It sounds scary.

[@clam371384]

@@AmandaFromWisconsin Solo traveling changed my life and is the single greatest gift I’ve ever given myself. Like me, many women will find solo traveling to be empowering, enjoyable and a wonderful experience.

[@chintureddy9254]

Can I join you??

[@miah2913]

@@clam371384 I’m a solo traveller as well....and I love the freedom of going whenever and wherever you feel like going, no complications in planning just me and myself. It’s also a chance to meet new friends along the way. Embracing solitude😊

[@esra1464]

What a great expression of travel that touches our hearts! Appreciated it a lot🤍

[@Apo12345]

I am so greatful for this channel. So many poor quality travel things on youtube. This is the classic way of documenting a travel and that's the reference the very young should have when setting expectations. Thank you!

[@Constantine909]

I just discovered Rick this year but he will forever have a place in my heart as a great person and I will tell my kids of him :)

[@paoitur]

It’s amazing how his elegant and classic style to produce this show, makes me feel like i’m really traveling, love it love it!

[@ginny0719]

His deliverance is so relaxing. Closest thing to a transporter I know of... God blessed us by your gift of sharing. Thank you

[@pkworley]

One of the most beautiful and meaningful things I’ve seen.

[@md.walidhossain8593]

I wonder how magnificently Rick Steves explains the human history through his travells and mesmerising styles of story telling. I salute this preacher of humanity from the core of my heart.

[@joandeborah1503]

So wise so experienced and yet so humble. 🥰. The whole commentary was touching that it left me teary eyed

[@r.michaels.9970]

Well said !!!

[@paulomarco1263]

We love you Rick and team. ♡♡♡

[@jericlamb2676]

Thanks for joining us steves keep on travel

[@iwoel6346]

...ease my "badly needed visiting new places and meet the people". Thanks Rick.

[@marysarhoch8456]

Your polite and sweet voice gives my ear so relaxation and happiness ❤️❤️❤️ Love to watch and listen your videos again and again ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maggiemconnor]

So where are you traveling next? Thank you Rick Steve! This is so spot on on why we travel and why we keep traveling . . . searching for that Soul connection.

[@amyluang]

I'm not usually someone that comments on videos but I really needed your video today as a fellow traveler and really respect and appreciate what you have been doing for decades and you truly eloquently express what travel means so much to so many of us that used to travel regularly pre-pandemic. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@asheableashraf6724]

God bless you Rick Steve. God bless the USA. In this collection of why we travel, I almost remembered every place in here because I have literally watched all your previous tour series. That means I have travelled with you always. I love you so much

[@triggerhoppe]

This man has been a huge inspiration for me. He is like the Carl Sagan of traveling. His videos and books have already convinced me to travel Europe (sometimes on my own).

[@kmb-wy1to]

This just might be the greatest video I have ever seen. Thank you Rick for all that you shown us. I really hope this isnt the last video of yours.

[@nancyhan9805]

Thank you for sharing. Hope that the plague will end as soon as possible and we can travel freely.

[@TheRailwayDrone]

This brought tears to my eyes and makes me miss traveling.

[@pradyumnasinhanopsinhjadej1471]

History Speeks, Travelers Listens & We Learn. 😊🙏🏻🌸

[@vjvierengel1176]

Fantastic message in a world that has closed in on itself too much recently. Travel expands our horizons and grows our hearts. Thanks so much for this, and for all of your wonderful and sharing videos!

[@marsgutierrez671]

I love Rick's Steves. I am always inspired by you. Travel is not just a holiday it is an experience to love people of various culture and generations.

[@boazmasiko8665]

I love this man much love from 🇺🇬

[@twest9334]

10 thumbs up. What a great video. Travel is growth, travel builds your soul, travel is understanding. Thanks Rick for what you do and how you’ve let us see the world. Such an inspiration. We’ve cancelled so many trips. We’re all ready to get out there. Just thinking...There should be a Rick Steve’s movie!

[@siooya]

谢谢你带我看了这么多的美丽风景，虽然我没有去过但我的眼睛跟你去过了各个角落

[@kevgoeswandering8488]

You truly are an amazing individual Mr Steves , may you travel safe

[@alfiepostanes1276]

Rick Steves said, we can't travel but we all can travel with our mindset. I love you steves. Thanks for touring us the countries you had traveled.

[@maxalexander9506]

I love how you have always presented all your journey documentaries! You make us feel like we're actually right there beside you, filled with awe along the way, relaxed and renewed at the same time. Thank you Rick and more blessings to you and your family and your staff!❤️😀

[@DjAllyRafiq]

Steve the video is such a treasure! I gift myself this episode for each birthday I celebrate! Also to all the beautiful souls born 9th December! Love and appreciation from Kenya, the land of Champions, Legends and Superstars: Kipchoge, Obama and Lupita! Heheee

[@logue444]

A truly beautiful, uplfting and moving statement.

[@ulyssesparado2743]

with Rick Steves......I have seen and experienced the world!

[@JohnAckerman31]

I just love watching Rick Steves. He is such a wealth of information when it comes to traveling. Traveling to Europe has been on my bucket list since I was young. I still remember when I first traveled out of the country. I was in third grade, going into fourth. My parents and I took a trip to Aruba. I was just amazed to see a new part of the world I had never seen before. Since then, I have been there 12 times. My parents and I are going to Aruba in a few days, and I can’t wait. The nice thing when traveling is you can meet new people. We have met some incredible people who have been coming to Aruba for many years. When you travel, connect with people, make some friends. I always look forward to traveling.

[@powertosucceed9]

Nice vidéo. Thank you.

[@s.o.3753]

Your videos always make me happy. Thank you for everything you've done and continue doing Steve. The world needs more people like you.

[@anahata2009]

What a remarkable, enviable life you've lived so far. I can't wait to see what is ahead, so I hope you'll continue to share your experiences. I also hope you're planning to turn those journals into a series of travel memoirs. You helped open up the world of travel to me, and in so doing have dramatically changed my life. I'm eternally grateful to you for that, Mr Steves.

[@helenbtb]

Thank you Rick for the reminder of why travel has become such an important part of my life. I love getting out of my comfort zone, learning new languages (even of it’s just hello, please, & thank you), trying new cuisines, & the list goes on. You’re inspiring me to plan more adventures so I can heard off as soon as it’s safe to do so again.

[@rainyrainold]

You can really tell that traveling has kept Rick Steves Young. He doesn't look much different to when I used to watch him 30 years ago, as a child.

[@macktravels68]

Rick is simply the best! Helped me find my passion for travel long ago. Thank you, Rick. You have given the world so much.

[@InspiredCreation31]

Greetings Rick 🙏👍 Your words are so incredibly beautiful highlighting the true significance of travel ,its necessity, & the impact it creates in our lives..Every word that you uttered vibrates with wisdom & truth.Your travel journals thrills me so much .Wish I could read everything that you have recorded from your extensive travel experiences.Just awesome 👌 Thanks. Many Goodwishes & Blessings. 💯👍🙏🙏☮♾

[@suzanneharvey3368]

So well said Steve. I’ve wondered the globe on and off since I was a child. It is a wise and generous teacher

[@BlendedlearningEduVn]

I like and admire Rick Steves for his devotion to widening the horizon of knowledge of those (including me) who cannot travel that much. And above all, he brings the true values of life: Humanity, Peace and Happiness for human. (No politics, No wars). Thanks Rick!

[@lorill2631]

I’ve been traveling for 30 plus years, initially very frugally and now, more comfortably… there is no direct correlation between money spent and amazing experiences… the only thing required for my successful travel is: openness, curiosity, kindness, respect, childlike awe, patience, an ability to slowdown. Thank you Rick, you inspired me for decades and I owe my expanded mind to you! 😊

[@Sandeepparab1]

Rick u r the inspiration for those who dreams for travel and explore world around ......... 👍

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

I just so love Rick Steves videos! They always make me feel happy, excited, internally refreshed & reinvigorated, so too, blessed. Blessed to be human & to be alive. I also love Rick's very humane side, which is so refreshing. The music within all of his videos, including this one, is always beautiful & very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing and for educating us.

[@peixotojota]

Dear Mr. Steaves, I could write a lot about the benefits I had from watching your programs during the pandemic, but I will speak of only one: it saved my mental health. During the months of Covid's forced imprisonment, I say that his job, so well done, was a guide to well-being. Thanks for everything. Caro Sr. Steaves, Eu poderia escrever muito sobre os benefícios que tive ao assistir os programas seuse durante a pandemia, mas vou falar de apenas um: salvou minha saúde mental. Durante os meses de reclusão forçada por causa da Covid, digo que seu trabalho, tão bem executado, foi um guia para o bem-estar. Obrigado por tudo.

[@junaidstrilogy8523]

Travel makes you fit, strong happy 😊

[@annatoth790]

I have been watching your videos for many years, never get tired of them!

[@MaiLe-xl4px]

From a silent night to hear the way you share your passion. Thanks Rick. Hope to see more videos about Europe

[@paulahunt5621]

Rick Steves, this is your best episode EVER. Very profound, thank you.

[@jacquesbelouf4579]

Rick, it's always refreshing to hear your voice guiding as I always watched every episode of your video

[@shielatv22]

Stay safe Mr. Rick!!!! May GOD bless you and the team and protect you from this covid days.

[@malissamour9609]

Rick's videos can also teach anti discrimination and racism. It can open up the eyes of many ignorant people to the beautiful cultures we are. ❤️

[@EmmalinaFortuna]

What precious journals to have collated over your life. I am glad he cherishes these wonderful experiences he has had over his lifetime!

[@sudeepkadam7692]

Thanks Rick for sharing such beautiful journey with us...

[@hamdanpakistan1]

Rick you have been to World that is why I am fan of you but my country Pakistan is such diverse piece of art that you can see replica of every wounder of world in it. Wishing you best of luck 👍.

[@martdefensor]

Thank you so much, Mr. Steves. I love all your travel videos, but this one so far is the best. It brings so many nice memories of our travels in some parts of Europe. Stay safe and healthy at all times. God bless you always.

[@katphilpot6026]

Thank you so much. I am disabled and live on a fix income. I am from Poland Oregon. I feel like I know the world and you give me that. Thanks so much great work

[@MrRackinroll]

That is why I have watched your videos for all these years. Understanding people and places and brings US all together is why and how we will keep this crazy world together. I have also had the great fortune of travel and it is what has made me the person I am today. Your a great friend though we have never met, but your presence is always with me since we have the same mindset. which is the love of people, Thanks RC

[@orin2522]

Rick is a LEGEND ❤❤❤

[@triptisharma5121]

This channel is the best thing on the internet for me ! Rick is such a great traveller, narrator and stroyteller. I have bingewatched almost all the videos during lockdown and I believe this not just a leisure and entertainment but also provides knowledge and experience. I love this ❤️ this video is special for sure ! 😍

[@bjjwes2193]

such a great episode..love how you showcased humanity in this it made me so happy and excited to travel

[@ajvaseem]

Hungry to reach 100 countries, and adding 2 more countries to my list; I was pondering around this great question ‘Why I am travelling?’ In the past few days. This video is an absolute answer to all the questions I had. Wonderfully crafted and told so poetic, Rick! This is anthology to Travel. And lot of inspiration from this storytelling. Opposite of fear is understanding - is so meaningful statement! "Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb." -- Greg Child

[@rappahfaithcaalem1347]

I would really love to have a job like this. I really like travelling and experiencing different cultures and traditions also tasting each country's delicacies. You are so lucky to have travel the world Rick. God bless you.

[@erfanshah6696]

I Don't know how Rick Steve uses those word to find out the meaning of traveling. And honestly Every words he used tells of a scene that roam in our mind.

[@billguthrie6078]

You are a true poet who speaks from your soul

[@1506phamer]

Absolutely wonderful, Rick! The best you have ever done. Very poetic and inspiring. Thank you so much!

[@karmellaborashan902]

Thank you Steve Ricks for all you have done to open our eyes to the world. This video is a great summary of all you trips.

[@theandersonfamily9898]

Love your show Mr. Steve! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@dudeb9168]

Thank you for keeping me going man if it wasn’t for these videos I would be afraid and alone

[@BaerLanfried]

This was wonderful Rick, I’ve been watching your videos since I was a kid and they’ve always brought solace. You’re a huge inspiration for me and your mindset is a standard to live by. I’m hoping to make fun, informative, and inspiring videos like you one day. All the best 🤙🏼

[@elnaferreira8418]

Thank you Rick - you speak directly to my heart ...... thank you so much .....♥

[@momozhang7869]

Dear Steve, I like your travel video so much. Thank you for sharing not only the travel experience but also the culture and history. Your channel very professional and deep thinking. And my favourite is your accent😅😅😅 Would you mind put the subtitles, if it’s possible. Many thank. Take care and always have a safe journey. Momo

[@cheryl5197]

I got so emotional watching this Beautiful Video, Rick! Thank You! New subscriber!

[@jspohl]

We are here for the joy in the journey. 🌸 People are good and God loves diversity. 💖✨

[@krellman916]

Thankyou Rick, your view and perspective on this world is reigniting my travel passion. Please keep doing what you do mate. Amazing.

[@ourworld7206]

Everytime get bored, watching your videos make me feel better.

[@saltwaterlou]

This was truly a beautiful video, it spoke to the humanity and the commonality of who we are as people, sans borders. You are not only a national treasure Rick, but you are also an "International Treasure" :)