Rick Steves Experiencing Europe

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2025 | In this entertaining, information-packed hour, join Rick Steves as he shares lessons from a lifetime of travel. With Europe as our classroom, we’ll learn the essential skills for smart travel from itinerary planning to venturing off the beaten path. Get Rick’s tips on packing light, escaping crowds, avoiding scams, and maximizing your cultural and culinary experiences. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read... • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read... • European tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/gui... • Travel gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read... • Rick Steves Audio Europe app: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read... Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. 00:00 Intro 03:08 Planning a Smart Itinerary 09:32 Sightseeing Smartly 12:09 Meeting the People 14:50 Exploring Nature 17:02 Packing Light! 20:40 Transportation 27:30 Eating Smartly in Europe 37:31 Accommodations 41:55 Bus Tours and Private Guides 45:39 Language Barrier 47:34 Safety and Thieves 49:37 Avoiding Crowds 54:37 Conclusion #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #europetravel