Rick Steves Why We Travel
About the Episode
In times of crisis, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism, or something more powerful? After a lifetime of exploring Europe, Rick Steves shares his reasons why. This special is a sonnet to travel — an introspective love story, set in Europe and beyond, that vividly celebrates the rewards of exploring our world and the joy that awaits those who travel.
Aired:
02/25/22
| Expires: | Runtime: 32m 45s
Recent Episodes
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Episode 1210, Season 12<br> Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the Neoclassical Age
Roaming Europe, we admire stately Neoclassical buildings and dramatic Romantic paintings.| 25:18 -
Episode 1212, Season 12<br> Rick Steves’ Europe: Art of the 20th Century
The turbulent century and its rule-breaking art—Picasso, Surrealism and edgy architecture.| 25:16
Extras
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Tel Aviv, Israel: Beautiful Beaches and Tasty Cuisine
Cosmopolitan Tel Aviv enjoys its in-love-with-life Mediterranean beaches and cuisine.1:56 -
Monterosso al Mare, Italy: Cinque Terre Resort Town
In the Cinque Terre, we visit the pint-sized resort of Monterosso2:39 -
Ramallah, Palestine: Cultural Capital
Ramallah — de facto capital of Palestine — is filled with a youthful, positive energy.2:14 -
Cheverny, France: Château and Hounds
Cheverny's château is lavishly furnished but with an intimate feel.2:39 -
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Haarlem, Netherlands: Herring and Heritage
Cute and cozy Haarlem is a good place to start a European trip.4:39 -
Berlin, Germany: Trendy Prenzlauer Berg
Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg is a classic case of an old workers’ quarter becoming trendy.3:42 -
Verona, Italy: Ambience and a Grappa Taste Test
If you like Italy but don't need blockbuster sights, Verona is a joy.3:29 -
Prague, Czech Republic: Charles Bridge and a Czech Language
In Prague, Rick explores the historic Royal Way and tries to learn a little Czech.2:37 -
Chartres, France: Pure Gothic Cathedral
Chartres' famous cathedral is arguably Europe’s best example of pure Gothic.2:46
