Public TV host Rick Steves' 'Festival of Europe' virtual travel series inspires new travelers to broaden horizons

Popular public television host, bestselling guidebook author, and activist Rick Steves is widely considered America's leading authority on European travel. Steves is currently hosting the free virtual travel tour "Festival of Europe" via Zoom, Jan. 9-30.

Since 1976, Rick Steves has been encouraging people to broaden their perspectives through travel. The popular public television host, bestselling guidebook author and activist is widely considered America’s leading authority on European travel. You may feel like you know him from watching his series “Rick Steves’ Europe” for many years on our television station.

Steves is currently hosting the free virtual travel “Festival of Europe” on his website via Zoom, with 22 nights of offers, travel guidance and opportunities, Jan. 9-30. He joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about travel to Europe in 2023. 

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