Why We Travel
rick steves' europe

Sat, Jul 27 6:00 P.M. NH Create (11.4)  

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

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Sat, Jul 27 6:00 P.M. Why We Travel     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 12 7:30 A.M. Why We Travel     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Aug 15 1:30 P.M. Why We Travel     NHPBS (11.1)

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)

Sat, Jul 27 5:00 A.M. Ethiopia: A Development Story     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jul 27 9:00 A.M. Vienna and the Danube     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jul 27 4:00 P.M. European Festivals II     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 27 4:30 P.M. Vienna and the Danube     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jul 27 6:00 P.M. Why We Travel     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 29 7:30 A.M. Scotland's Highlands     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Jul 29 11:00 A.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of Prehistoric Europe     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 29 1:30 P.M. European Festivals II     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jul 29 6:00 P.M. Highlights of Paris: Eiffel and Monet to Creme Brulee     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Jul 29 6:00 P.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of Prehistoric Europe     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 29 7:30 P.M. Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jul 29 10:00 P.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of Prehistoric Europe     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Jul 30 5:00 A.M. Rick Steves' Europe: Art of Prehistoric Europe     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Jul 30 7:30 A.M. Scotland's Islands     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Jul 30 11:00 A.M. Rick Steves Europe: Art of Ancient Greece     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Jul 30 1:30 P.M. The Best of Sicily     NHPBS (11.1)


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