Why We Travel -
rick steves' europe

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.â€¯

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1108

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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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Wed, Jul 2	7:30 A.M.	Edinburgh NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jul 2	11:00 A.M.	Barcelona and Catalunya NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jul 2	1:30 P.M.	Barcelona and Catalunya NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 2	6:00 P.M.	Barcelona and Catalunya NH Create (11.4)
Wed, Jul 2	6:00 P.M.	Paris: Embracing Life and Art NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jul 2	10:00 P.M.	Barcelona and Catalunya NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jul 3	3:00 A.M.	Paris: Embracing Life and Art NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 3	5:00 A.M.	Barcelona and Catalunya NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jul 3	7:30 A.M.	Naples and Pompeii NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 3	11:00 A.M.	Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jul 3	1:30 P.M.	Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Jul 3	6:00 P.M.	Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Jul 3	6:00 P.M.	London: Historic and Dynamic NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 3	9:30 P.M.	Glasgow and Scottish Passions NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Jul 3	10:00 P.M.	Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra NH Create (11.4)