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Travel Maestro Continues to Inspire Globally
Rick Steves has carved out a significant presence in the world of travel, being a familiar name for many enthusiasts. As a child, my parents were devoted followers of his PBS travel series, and years later, when planning our inaugural journey to Europe, my husband and I eagerly searched for Rick Steves documentaries on YouTube for each destination we intended to visit. His insights are so valuable that I often wish he had documented every nation across the globe.
Over more than three decades and beyond 150 episodes later, Steves remains actively engaged with his craft. This dedicated traveler spends approximately 100 days annually in Europe—the heart of his work—often undertaking grueling schedules that involve filming up to 12 hours each day over successive weeks.
![<p></noscript><img class="lazyload" src=](https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/zrPbXfo4q1g8xhPa99HvRrHf4g0=/fit-in/640x480/TAL-dr-<a class="lazyload" href="https://localnewspatch.com/cape-towns-urban-baboons-how-to-live-with-our-primate-cousins/" title="Cape Town’s ‘urban’ baboons: How to live with our primate cousins">rick</a>-rick-steves-RICKSTEVEFAVS0824-23b672e2c4254ab6953ea56cb5f089fa.jpg’ alt=’</p><p>Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe</p><p>‘ title=”Rick Steves with Dr. Rick “><figcaption><i></p><p>Courtesy of Rick Steves’ Europe</p><p></i></figcaption></figure><h3>A Contemporary Journey Through Paris</h3><p>This summer marked an exciting collaboration between Steves and Progressive Insurance’s “Parenta-Life Coach” Dr. Rick in an <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/rick-steves-guided-tour-of-paris-7494533" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">audio tour exploring Paris</a>. Available on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rick-steves-audio-europe/id414357125" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rick Steves Audio Europe app</a>, this experience promises enlightening perspectives as listeners navigate through the city’s renowned landmarks.</p><p>Additionally, he recently introduced a comprehensive six-hour series highlighting Europe’s artistic treasures. In an interview with <em>Travel & Leisure</em>, he expressed enthusiasm about filming what could be described as “indulgent television”—an upcoming barge cruise along the Burgundy Canal aboard a luxurious floating hotel.</p><h3>A Surprising Affection for India</h3><p>While widely recognized for his European-focused content, surprisingly enough, India holds a special place in Steve’s heart—as revealed in one of his recent blog posts ([read it here](https://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/europe-vs-india/)). He articulated how India’s diverse cultural landscape continually reshapes his worldview and is fundamentally different from American norms.</p><figure><p> <noscript><img src=)
