Rick Steves Travel Talks (Video)
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Europe for Foodies
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Steves' Europe guidebook co-author (and foodie) Cameron Hewitt explains how food is a window into the culture, history, and landscape of a place....
Portugal Travel Skills
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe travel expert Rich Earl describes Portugal's top stops — from lively Lisbon to second city Porto, from coll...
European Rail Skills
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a European trip by rail can feel daunting. In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe rail expert Gretchen Strauch explains all you need to kno...
Scotland Travel Skills
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe travel expert Julia Reams-Giersch describes Scotland's top stops — from the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow...
Sicily Travel Skills
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe co-author and tour guide Sarah Murdoch describes Sicily's top stops — from Palermo to Catania, from Trapani...
Beginning German for Travelers
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher and travel expert Gretchen Strauch offers a crash course for travelers going to Germany. You'll learn how to pronounce German words, master so...
Beginning Spanish for Travelers
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher and travel expert Trish Feaster offers a crash course for travelers going to Spain. You'll learn how to pronounce Spanish words, master some k...
Beginning French for Travelers
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher and tour guide Trish Feaster has designed this French language class just for travelers — with exactly what you need to know for practical, ...
Beginning Italian for Travelers
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher and travel expert Trish Feaster offers a crash course for travelers going to Italy. You'll learn how to pronounce Italian words, master some k...
Iceland
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Cameron Hewitt shares tips for traveling in Iceland — whether for 24 hours or 2 weeks. (Filmed March 17, 2018.)
Traveling with a Mobile Device
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves' Europe travel consultant Kevin Williams explains how your smartphone or tablet can enhance your trip — including ...
Art III: Modern 1800–2000
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this lecture, Rick Steves describes how art styles follow the march of history: In the 1800s Neoclassical artists celebrate democracy while passion...
Art II: Renaissance and Baroque 1400–1800
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this lecture, Rick Steves describes how Europe explodes with new ideas in religion, exploration, and politics, resulting in some of the Western wor...
Art I: Medieval 500–1400
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this lecture, Rick Steves describes how Europe pieces itself back together after Rome shatters into a thousand kingdoms in A.D. 500. Visit http://w...
Mediterranean Cruise Ports
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Cameron Hewitt shares a port-by-port rundown of the top Mediterranean cruise destinations. Visit...
Northern European Cruise Ports
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Cameron Hewitt shares a port-by-port rundown of the top Northern European cruise destinations. Vi...
European Cruising 101
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Cameron Hewitt provides a wide range of advice for first-time cruisers, including the factors to weigh w...
Reykjavík Highlights
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves' Europe travel consultant Kevin Williams suggests the best strategy for experiencing Iceland on a brief stopover in ...
Holy Land: Israel and Palestine Today
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves shares his personal experience traveling through Israel and Palestine and filming his one-hour TV special "Rick St...
Switzerland
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves helps us understand Switzerland, one of Europe's richest, best organized, most diverse and expensive countries. We'll...
Spain
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves describes traveling in Spain from gawking at astounding architecture and rambling down the Ramblas in Barcelona to ea...
Scotland
10 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves describes Scotland's rich culture and history as we visit windswept St. Andrews; an island distillery; Inverness in t...
Scandinavia
04 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves explores the diversity of Europe's Nordic countries from agricultural Denmark, to industrial Sweden, to fjord-splint...
Portugal
28 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves takes us on a journey through Portugal's modern capital city, charming small towns, beautiful seacoast, delicious fo...
Greece
14 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves tour guide Reid Coen takes us to Greece's bustling capital city of Athens and through several towns along the Pelopon...
Germany and Austria
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves takes us on a scenic tour of the heart of Europe. In Germany we'll learn about the poetic Rhine, Romantic Road, an...
England and Wales
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves explores the cultural hubs of London, Bath, and York; as well as the rural charms of the Cotswolds and Lake District;...
Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves' guidebook co-author Cameron Hewitt takes us on a journey through a trio of Eastern Europe's most accessible and enjo...
Croatia and Slovenia
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this talk, Rick Steves' guidebook co-author Cameron Hewitt shares advice for traveling along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast: the Roman villa-turned-bust...
Europe: The Joy of Travel
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves explains what excites and inspires him about Europe: finding "Back Door" alternatives to crowded destinations; con...
Travel as a Political Act
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Steves explains how travel — from Europe to the Middle East to Latin America — has broadened his perspective and shaped his worldview on drug...
France: Provence & the French Riviera
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves' guidebook co-author Steve Smith describes Provence, with its romantic hill towns, dynamic cities, and Roman ruins; ...
France: Burgundy and the Alps
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Steve Smith tours Burgundy (with fine wine and cuisine, inviting villages, stately abbeys, and Guédelon Castle) and the Frenc...
France: Dordogne and Languedoc
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Steve Smith explains the highlights of the Dordogne (scenic gorge with canoe rides, decadent foi...
France: Normandy and the Loire
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Steve Smith describes Normandy (D-Day beaches, Monet's gardens at Giverny, half-timbered Honfl...
France: Paris
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Steve Smith suggests strategies for touring Paris — the Louvre, Orsay, Notre Dame, Eiffel Towe...
France: Travel Skills
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Steve Smith teaches skills for traveling in France: finding hotels, enjoying restaurants, using y...
Italy: South Italy
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves explains how Italy intensifies as you plunge deeper — from the urban jungle of Naples (birthplace of pizza) to the...
Italy: Rome
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves tours Rome — from the ancient ruins at the Forum and Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican (with Mich...
Italy: Hill Towns of Tuscany and Umbria
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves describes Italy's Tuscany and Umbria — adjoining regions famous for their scenery, food, wine, and fine cities and...
Italy: Florence
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves explains how Florence was the cradle of the Renaissance — and how today's travelers enjoy its art treasures (from ...
Italy: Venice & the Veneto
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves outlines the glories of Venice, from the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge to St. Mark's Square — including art-fil...
Italy: Northern Italy
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves describes Italy's north: the Cinque Terre, on the traffic-free Riviera; bustling Milan, with da Vinci's Last Suppe...
Italy: Travel Skills
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves covers practical skills for making the most of Italy, including transportation (trains and rental cars), avoiding lin...
Rick Steves' Guide to Cuba
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves describes his experience traveling through Cuba as the US began easing decades of travel restrictions for American...
Packing Light and Right: What Not to Pack
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Sarah Murdoch explains that, even when packing light, everyone is entitled to bring a "luxury item" or two — but she also give...
Packing Light and Right: Toiletries
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class on packing light, Sarah Murdoch gives you a tour of her toiletries kit, making tough calls about which cosmetics and other toilet...
Packing Light and Right: Day Bag
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Sarah Murdoch shows you how to pack light while still fitting all of the essentials into your day bag: water bottle, sunglasses,...
Packing Light and Right: Bags and Travel Gear
24 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class on packing light, Sarah Murdoch gives you a tour of her carry-on-the-plane-sized luggage (with everything she needs for several w...
Packing Light and Right: Clothes for Travel
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this packing light travel lecture, Sarah Murdoch explains how the best travel clothes are lightweight, winkle-resistant, easy to layer, color-coord...
Packing Light and Right: The Pack Light Philosophy
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Sarah Murdoch explains why it's essential to pack light — and teaches key skills for how to do it. She'll explain her motto: "N...
European Travel Skills: Sleeping
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel talk, Rick Steves covers the skills you'll need to find the ideal European hotel, B and B, or hostel, and offers advice for using hotel...
European Travel Skills: Eating
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves takes you on a culinary tour through Europe, with advice on choosing the perfect restaurant, interpreting menus, enj...
European Travel Skills: Transportation
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel skills talk, Rick Steves outlines your options for getting around Europe — by train, bus, rental car, or plane — and explains how y...
European Travel Skills: Communicating
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves offers tips on using your mobile phone in Europe without incurring high roaming charges, and explains how easy it ...
European Travel Skills: Money and Safety
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel skills talk, Rick Steves explains how to avoid fees while getting cash from European ATMs, demystifies Europe's "chip-and-PIN" technolo...
European Travel Skills: Packing
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel class, Rick Steves offers advice for packing light and fitting everything you'll need for a European trip into one carry-on-the-plane-s...
European Travel Skills: Trip Planning
16 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves offers tips on gathering information, planning a smart itinerary, avoiding crowds, taking a tour or a cruise, trav...
Michelangelo's Italy
14 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gene Openshaw, co-author of Rick Steves' Europe 101 History and Art, as he shares the work and travels of Michelangelo. Michelangelo Buonarroti —...
Italy Travel Skills
14 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join Heidi Van Sewell, Rick Steves' tour guide, as she shares tips and insights for traveling in Italy. You'll almost be able to smell the linguini an...
Packing Light and Right
14 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join Joan Robinson, Rick Steves' packing specialist and tour guide, as she shares tips and tricks for packing light. You'll learn now or you'll learn ...
Ireland Travel Skills
14 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pat O'Connor, co-author of Rick Steves' Ireland guidebook, as he shares tips and insights for traveling in Ireland. We'll get a glimpse of Irelan...
France Travel Skills
14 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join Steve Smith, co-author of Rick Steves' France guidebook, as he shares tips and insights for traveling in France. It should be no surprise that Fr...
Rick Steves' Italy Lecture
08 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
You'll almost be able to smell the linguini and taste the vino rosso as Rick explores enchanting Italy in this 80-minute lecture. For more travel info...
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 13: Iranian Hospitality
01 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In the final segment, we join Rick as he celebrates his birthday in an Iranian family's home. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 12: Iran's Ancient History
24 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick is on the road discovering Iran's great ancient sites. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 11: Making Friends in Isfahan
17 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this segment, we enjoy some people-watching in one of Iran’s greatest cities, Isfahan. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 10: Prayer Service
10 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this segment, we visit a prayer service while Rick discusses religious freedom. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 9: Separation of Mosque and State
03 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick explores the countryside and the relationship between mosque and state. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 8: The Revolution
27 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick explores the Islamic Revolution and its place in today’s Iran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 7: The Life of the Wealthy
20 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
From the Shah's palaces to sleek stores, Rick explores wealth in Iran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 6: Women's Rights
15 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick explores women’s rights in Iran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 5: Death to Traffic?
13 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
See thought provoking murals and conformity in universities. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 4: US/Iran Relations
08 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the history of US/Iran relations. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 3: Meeting Iranians
06 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick learns what motivates the Iranian people. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 2: First Impressions
01 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick describes his first observations as he explores Tehran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Rick Steves' Iran Lecture Part 1: Introduction
29 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick explains what inspired him to make Rick Steves' Iran and his experience landing in Tehran. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 15: What Shapes Our World View?
22 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick believes how we approach today's challenges is shaped by our world view and our travels. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 14: Mind the Gap
17 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick explores how to constructively mind the gap between the wealthy and the desperately poor. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 13: Is Big Good Government Possible?
15 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
High taxes and "Socialism" – Rick talks about European social services and the price they pay for it. For more travel information, visit www.rickste...
Travel as a Political Act Part 12: Reducing Harm vs. Fighting Crime
10 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Europe has realized you can't legislate morality. Listen as Rick explores Europe's pragmatic approach to fighting crime. For more travel information, ...
Travel as a Political Act Part 11: Travel Challenges Our Truths-Continued
08 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick continues his discussion on how travel challenges our "truths." For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 10: Travel Challenges Our Truths
03 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick celebrates how travel challenges truths that are "self evident and god-given." For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 9: Terrorism, Fear and Common Sense
01 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick considers the reality of terrorism and its affect on travelers and the world. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 8: How Others See Us
27 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick illustrates how the rest of the world views the United States. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 7: Peace Pays for Progress
25 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick describes how nations across Europe are trading away some sovereignty in exchange for a peaceful union. For more travel information, visit www.ri...
Travel as a Political Act Part 6: Infrastructure, Not Borders
20 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick explores the new role regions play in the European Union. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 5: Europe is Reinventing Itself
19 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Europe is uniting. From the economy to immigration, learn what challenges are facing Europe today. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.c...
Travel as a Political Act Part 4: Get Connected or be Dumbed Down
13 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
As a student of history, Rick explains the need for travelers to engage with Europe's past and present. For more travel information, visit www.rickste...
Travel as a Political Act Part 3: The Magic of Travel
11 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick gets turned on by teaching the magic of travel. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 2: A Kid's Perspective
06 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick talks about experiencing Europe for the first time as a teenager. For more travel information, visit www.ricksteves.com.
Travel as a Political Act Part 1: Introduction
04 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In the first installment of his Travel as a Political Act lecture, Rick Steves explains why a travel writer would have something to say about politics...