Why We Travel
rick steves' europe

Wed, Oct 16 6:00 P.M. NH Explore (11.2)  

In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism...or something more powerful? After a lifetime of exploring Europe - and inspiring Americans to see Europe as the springboard for world exploration - Rick Steves shares his reasons why. This special episode is a sonnet to travel - an introspective love story, set in Europe, that vividly celebrates the rewards of exploring our world and the joy that awaits those who travel. 

Episode Duration: 27 minutes and 53 seconds

Episode Number: 1108

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Wed, Oct 16 6:00 P.M. Why We Travel     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Oct 19 4:00 P.M. Why We Travel     NH Explore (11.2)

About Rick Steves' Europe:

RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe.

Rick Steves shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture.

His years as America's most popular European guidebook author blends with his relaxed but informative style to make this one of public television's most popular series.


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Future Broadcast times for "Rick Steves' Europe": (show all)

Tue, Sep 10 5:00 A.M. Milan and Lake Como     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Sep 10 5:30 A.M. Germany's Frankfurt and Nurnberg     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Sep 10 7:30 A.M. Vienna     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Sep 10 11:00 A.M. Tuscany's Dolce Vita     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Sep 10 1:30 P.M. Italy's Amalfi Coast     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Sep 10 6:00 P.M. Tuscany's Dolce Vita     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Sep 10 6:00 P.M. Bulgaria     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Sep 10 10:00 P.M. Tuscany's Dolce Vita     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Sep 11 5:00 A.M. Tuscany's Dolce Vita     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Sep 11 5:30 A.M. Bulgaria     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Sep 11 7:30 A.M. Salzburg and Surroundings     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Sep 11 11:00 A.M. Italy's Great Hill Towns     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Sep 11 1:30 P.M. Milan and Lake Como     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Sep 11 6:00 P.M. Italy's Great Hill Towns     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Sep 11 10:00 P.M. Italy's Great Hill Towns     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Sep 12 5:00 A.M. Italy's Great Hill Towns     NH Create (11.4)


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