@pbsnews: Why culture shock is a valuable part of ‘thoughtful travel,’ according to Rick Steves Millions of Americans are expected to go on a European vacation this summer. Many of those going for the first time are likely to be following the advice of travel writer Rick Steves, host of “Rick Steves’ Europe” on PBS stations. John Yang sits down with him for our Weekend Spotlight series. #pbsnewshour #newshour #pbsnews #travel #ricksteves #explore #culture#traveltips #europe
Imagine if Congress had never funded PBS: no Mr. Rogers, no Reading Rainbow, no Sesame Street and no Rick Steves.
2025-06-24 07:29:10
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Michelle :
Rick is a a good human.
2025-06-23 03:34:08
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yourhugo68 :
Rick fed my desire to travel as a young man. He is a treasure
2025-07-25 01:05:07
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I’M LIZ! :
Rick Steves is a national treasure!
2025-06-23 03:26:32
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uniquetravelphotos :
20+ years ago walking through Bruges, looking through Rick’s guide, and he walks buy - we had a great chat. He’s the real deal!
2025-06-23 05:10:18
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Tiffany :
Rick steves was a huge part of my childhood bc I had no cable 😂😂😂 it was my favorite. I want this for my kids but internet streaming now you have access to whatever you want to watch. Having “boring” TV when I was a kid was actually such a blessing.
2025-06-23 17:52:25
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alexis 🦂 :
‘Growing pains of a broadening perspective’ I love that definition of culture shock. He’s right, though. The exposure is good for you. It’s the organic way of finding out we’re all pretty alike… just in many different fonts. That’s why diversity is beautiful.
2025-06-22 20:03:37
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FKINWRECK :
I had no idea Rick Steves was from WA until my grandpa mentioned they have coffee together sometimes lol
2025-06-23 18:28:16
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sandman451 :
If the world was run by full of Rick Steve quality men the world would a utopia.
2025-06-23 06:25:49
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Kathrin Davis :
The growing pains of a broadening perspective
2025-06-23 23:07:10
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chatsforthegirlies :
LOVE Rick Steves! Unproblematic king!
2025-06-23 17:19:46
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Ava :
Thanks to one of his books about traveling through Florence I met the person who became my “Italian grandma” RIP… best memories of my life!
2025-06-22 18:55:23
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Mixed_metaphor :
Grateful that Edmonds is my hometown too! Wishing for the day that piazza is traffic free too!
2025-06-23 02:16:49
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L.A.C. :
I love Rick, he allowed me to “travel” as a kid when I couldn’t
2025-06-24 18:20:06
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itsbribruh8 :
Rick Steves’ Audio Europe app guided me through cities in Austria and Italy. It was like having a tour guide in my ear as I took in the scenery. I loved it and recommend to anybody I know traveling through Europe
2025-06-24 13:07:41
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didyoustretchtoday :
Rick, Levar, Mr. Rogers. That’s who should have been running the country the last 30 years
2025-06-23 17:38:58
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Hailey :
I spent 9 months in Europe 20 years ago. Rick’s book was with me on every adventure. As a 20 year old I never realized how that time would make such a lasting impression on me. Rick is a national treasure!
2025-07-05 17:11:49
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Jade Hollow :
Hearing him read his journals is so fascinating. What a wonderful soul.
2025-06-22 20:06:03
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Susan Burnett155 :
It was such a different world then. Simpler and friendly, in spite of Vietnam and the Revolution. But you are correct. Traveling respectfully still opens doors. I deeply appreciate your embrace of the wonderful diversity of cultures and the gifts that are there for those with open hearts and open minds. There is so much to learn.
2025-06-23 17:37:45
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mattie ✨ :
“every once in a while i like to sit here and imagine it as traffic free” 🥺 me too rick, me too..
2025-06-24 06:41:00
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Here and There Again :
Been watching him for decades! Especially before my first few times in Europe.
2025-07-03 04:06:55
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Rick inspired me to try and travel as much as I can. It’s hard, but the places I’ve been able to see have been so worth it.
2025-06-23 11:45:41
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lifesatripp :
There’s just something infectious about him that just makes you want to travel and see the world as he does.
2025-06-24 03:10:55
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S :
MolÉskinnÉ 😂 love him sm
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