'ATL Up and Away: Travel Tips with Rick Steves' advises how to avoid theft and scams
Atlanta is home to the world’s busiest airport offering abundant domestic and international flights. Team “City Lights” is helping eager travelers prepare for their next adventure with our recurring series “ATL Up and Away: Travel Tips with Rick Steves.”
Rick Steves is the very popular public television and radio host, bestselling guidebook author and activist who encourages people to broaden their perspectives through travel. Each month, Steves joins “City Lights” as our travel contributor and shares his advice on making the most out of your time away from Atlanta.
In today’s interview, Steves spoke with “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes about experiencing and avoiding theft and scams when traveling.
“When I get ripped off, I celebrate because they don’t know who they just ripped off. I’m going to learn that scam, and I’m going to bring it home and tell everybody,” says Steves.
“ATL Up and Away: Travel Tips with Rick Steves” recurs monthly, with stories, advice and pearls of wisdom gleaned from Steves’ decades of adventures across the globe. More information about Steves is available here.