If I can't be there in person, it's nice to imagine! Interesting read. In a nutshell, in a year where travel between the U.S. and Europe is not really feasible, this book is a good way to stay connected to European travel dreams. But for newbies, who might not have the time to binge all his shows, this is the next best thing to experiencing Europe beyond. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Rick Steves' Europe. We want to go to Europe, but we can't. Smaller text Larger text. I really enjoyed his stories that went beyond that — being at the border of Turkey and Georgia. In the age of rising nationalism and the pandemic, it was a lovely treat to read this book. Below is a sample of the article. I really enjoy his writing style, which is filled with humor, insights, philosophical and spiritual moments and much more. Nor, it appears, can those of us who hold US passports, go much of anywhere for an indeterminate amount of time. I'm obviously a HUGE fan of Rick Steves (we jokingly call him Saint Rick in our house) and this book of his favorite travel stories was a balm for the stuck traveler's soul (thanks, global pandemic!). After a lifetime of exploring Europe — and inspiring Americans to see Europe as the springboard for world exploration — Rick Steves shares his reasons why. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. After 40-plus years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. He will take you on adventures that will whet your appetite for places you've not yet explored and evoke memories of your own travels. It just made a few of the stories not so enjoyable to read. My politics are pretty clear. It is a collection of essays - some of which I found on his blog so be advised that you might be able to read a lot of this on Rick's website - that take you to various European locales and highlight cultural and historical highlights of each. This was a collection of essays from his most memorable moments and ob. Rick Steves’ Europe: The Italian love of eating. Like 3.5 stars. By Rick Steves Appears in the Online Edition, December 2020. But Steves and I are very different types of travelers (he's a fearless extrovert, while I'm deeply introverted and avoid people as much as possible: my fondest memories are wandering Venice or Paris, at 6AM in near solitude). by Rick Steves. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old … Quite enjoyable, with a few excellent essays. That's not "respecting European culture." Other times he'll describe something I wish I had experienced, and it only makes me want to go back. “While some people count the countries they’ve visited, marking them off on a checklist, the number means nothing to me. Rick Steves' Europe. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. If I can't be there in person, it's nice to imagine! Some of the stories are familiar because I have watched most of his travel shows, but many were new to me, and I found myself jotting down the names of lesser-known places I'd want to visit (a rural part of Denmark, Mostar, and Northern Italy, to name just a few). Rick's writing style is very engag. For those who have never read any of Rick Steves' multiple books or seen his public television travel show, this is an enjoyable book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. My new book is called “For the Love of Europe” — and this is just one of its 100 travel tales. This was a collection of essays from his most memorable moments and observations over the past 45 years of traveling. I've always had a soft spot for Rick Steves. New this month: Scandal rocks an elite British boarding school in The Divines. I enjoyed the travel stories, but not the politics. I recognized a lot of the content from his blog posts, show scripts, guidebooks, and even his recent Monday Night Travel zooms. Overall, this is a great compilation of Rick's writings over the years, but I have to say, I'm disgusted by his continued illiberal defense of bull fights, foie gras, and other disgusting forms of animal abuse. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Even though we’re not visiting Europe right now, I believe a daily dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Rick Steves has put together a treasure trove of essays covering all regions of Europe. September 3rd 2019 As always, he provides useful information to make you a smarter traveler, often by generously sharing details of his own fails. America's greatest living travel writer shares his favorite experiences gained after decades of travel. One thing is clear: I’m nowhere near as good as the Italians. Booktopia has For the Love of Europe, My Favorite Places, People, and Stories by Rick Steves. This book is the next best thing. Please sign in to post. Photos and essences usual, as usual, are what sets his books apart from the usual travel guides. And, I've always enjoyed Rick's ability to tell a great descriptive story. Travel with Rick, someone who is knowledgeable and trustworthy. A fun read, but his book: Postcards From Europe - from the 90’s I think - is much more interesting ... and I enjoying reading it more. The book provides many interesting details that travelers to Europe may commonly miss. This book brings back so many memories while at the same time giving me new things to think about. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. Lots of colorful photography and essays covering a variety of regions throughout Europe. My Account. Please try again. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Please try your request again later. All the best people are on public television. This is subscriber only post. For example, that in Dingle, Ireland, the next parish over is Boston. This is great! Get one year of online-only access — only $15! For the Love of Europe - Audio Book | Rick Steves Travel Store Travel well. A very good book - though a good bit of it was the similar to his television show scripts, and he does get political every once in a while. Amazing book on travel and the impact it can have. I'm obviously a HUGE fan of Rick Steves (we jokingly call him Saint Rick in our house) and this book of his favorite travel stories was a balm for the stuck traveler's soul (thanks, global pandemic!). So i was skeptical of a travel book written but an American tour guide who brings hoards of these tourists to Europe each year. Such a great collection of fun stories from his travels. But for a fan (like me) who has seen the shows and read previous books, this is just one more chance for Steves to haul out the same tired lines about some of his favorite places. Highly recommended. I've done this solo... just with his guidebooks. Rick’s insight is never far from me during my travels, whether I’m solo or with friends, and reading this made me wistful for all the places I’ve been and loved and made me long to go to all the places I haven’t yet been. Rick Steves: For the Love of Europe Signed Edition (Paperback),After 40+ years of writing about Europe, America’s favorite traveler has gathered 100 of his most memorable essays into one inspiring collection. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. First let me say, I've spent the last two decades meticulously following in the footsteps of Rick Steves throughout Europe and the British Isles. Full disclosure: I watch a LOT of Rick Steves on PBS, so I found a lot of the stories he told a bit redundant because they came from episodes of the show. After 40+ years of writing about Europe for readers across the country, Rick Steves brings 100 of his favorite columns and essays together into one gorgeous collection in For the Love of Europe: 100 Favorite Encounters. After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite articles and essays together into one gorgeous collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. It was a skull… dry, hollow, and easy to hold in one hand. This book is a great read, especially when we aren’t able to travel now, due to the pandemic. We were planning a trip for this summer but due to travel restrictions, we had to cancel it. The gut-wrenching experience of touring WWII concentration camps. Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020. Never been on his tours. I have been on eight Rick Steves tours in the last 15 years. Since I couldn’t travel internationally this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his reminiscing was the next best thing for me. A dark secret spans several... To see what your friends thought of this book, For the Love of Europe: Musings on 45 Years of Travel, This summer's COVID-19 pandemic scuttled what would have been our third Rick Steves tour to Europe. Buy a discounted Paperback of For the Love of Europe online from Australia's leading online bookstore. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. More than a few of the 100 essays felt unfinished though, as if each was racing towards an Aesop’s Fables-like one-line meaning at the end. I get it, Rick has a different political view than me, and that's fine. Can you imagine? Readers' Most Anticipated Books of January. Please try again. Some of the stories are familiar because I have watched most of his travel shows, but many were new to me, and I found myself jotting down the names of lesser-known places I'd want to visit (a rural part of Denmark, Mostar, and Northern Italy, to name just a few). Having watched the shows helped with picturing what he was talking about. From its historic cities to its breathtaking countryside, Rick Steves knows Europe inside and out and has made a career of inspiring people to explore, connect, and step outside their comfort zones. Unable to add item to List. I like his take on Europe, exploring the history but also the current culture. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, $12.61 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to France. But for a fan (like me) who has seen the shows and read previous books, this is just one more chance for Steves to haul out the same tired lines about some of his favorite places. Packing that attitude, yo, Rick Steves’ For the Love of Europe: Musings on 45 Years of Travel brought back a myriad of memories of people I met and places visited from numerous trips to Europe. Home / Blog; Posted on January 8, 2021 January 11, 2021 by Rick Steves. Another recycled line is t. For those who have never read any of Rick Steves' multiple books or seen his public television travel show, this is an enjoyable book. Not sure if this is the best or worst book to read during this period of time that we can’t travel. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. We have taken several Rick Steves tours, and loved each and every one. Instead, I've been reading travel-related books, including. There are lots of photos which make it even better. My Account. “While some people count the countries they’ve visited, marking them off on a checklist, the number means nothing to me. There is no defense for barbaric animal cruelty -- not even or especially under the guise of "tolerance" -- and his continued promotion of it is reprehensible. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel. Great book to read during a non travel year, Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020. Love Europe? He will take you on adventures that will whet your appetite for places you've not yet explored and evoke memories of your own travels. Please try again. My wife and I regularly consult and utilize his guides when traveling abroad, and view his PBS shows repeatedly. It is interesting to hear about him challenging himself to be outside of his comfort zone and learn about other cultures. We have been watching Rick Steves Europe on PBS since we can’t travel during the pandemic. I have been on eight Rick Steves tours in the last 15 years. After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Whenever I've traveled as an adult I prefer his guide books for his "not a tourist but temporary local" approach to travel. 100 of Rick's most unforgettable memories, collected over four decades of European travel. It's interesting to read places where he calls himself out on his own "ethnocentricities." I had the great pleasure of finally running into him a few years back in Switzerland. Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. He entertain. Count instead the friends you’ve made while far from home. For the Love of Prague. This story appears in my newest book, For the Love of Europe — collecting 100 of my favorite memories from a lifetime of European travel. As a big fan of Rick Steves (having watched his PBS shows since episode one, owning all the seasons and taken several of his tours) that said, I guess I expected more than a rehash of his shows. This book is not quite a travel guide but it's not quite a typical travel book. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. "For the Love of Europe" couldn’t be more timely: It gives homebound travelers a delightful way to dream their way through this pandemic lockdown. Rick Steves' Europe Picture-A-Day Wall Calendar 2021. We were planning a trip for this summer but due to travel restrictions, we had to cancel it. I remain a fan, but it's really time for some new lines. After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories . Every chapter has you thinking... there's a message in each little essay. I have a powerful image stuck in my mind of Hitler and his architect and right-hand man, Albert Speer, poring over plans for postwar Berlin…a metropolis super-sized in a way that makes Paris look quaint. We’d love your help. First, I must admit that I am a certified "Ricknik" - an enthusiastic fan of everything Rick Steves: his writings, PBS shows, etc. It's actually been a nice break for us every once in a while during the pandemic to "travel from our living room" with Rick Steves. Plus, the writing in these essays is just...average. Rick Steves: For the Love of Europe (Paperback),After 40+ years of writing about Europe, America’s favorite traveler has gathered 100 of his most memorable essays into one inspiring collection. After 40-plus years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Packing that attitude, you’ll realize the world is a welcoming place...a place filled with joy, love, and wonderful people.”, I enjoyed the travel stories, but not the politics. After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories.Join Rick as he’s swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. One of the hardest things about shelter-in-place, for me, has been that I cannot travel. And, I've always enjoyed Ric. I was just 19, visiting Romania for the first time. Wry, personal, and full of Rick's signature humor, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel. It was nice to travel Europe via a book at this time. We are headed to Eastern Europe on a RS tour in June, starting in Prague. Wonderful pictures. A lifetime of knowledge for a summer at home. I like how he goes in for "authentic" culture. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. New year! While I freely share my political opinions on this page, I’ve tried to stick to issues and have not explicitly supported one candidate…until now. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. It was great to go on this adventure with him. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. This book is not quite a travel guide but it's not quite a typical travel book. Europe: Rick Steves' beat. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. A perfect read for the summer without travel. That's what I was looking for, especially since my travel plans for this summer got axed due to COVID. Start by marking “For the Love of Europe: Musings on 45 Years of Travel” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The familiar brought me great memories, and the new gave me ideas on where to go when we're able to travel again. Very enjoyable. New books! There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Daily Dose of Europe: A Little Bone Envy. At times I felt like I was watching his TV show. I love watching his show, as do my kids. As a bonus, the book is filled with vibrant photos of the people and places Rick writes about. A lot of times I found I had the very same experiences he describes so the book really struck a chord with me. Enjoyable bedtime reading (short, light essays), and plenty of ideas for future travel. I like how he goes in for "authentic" culture. Rick Steves' writing feels personal, likes he is talking just to me. Since I can't travel now and am not sure when it will be possible to travel again, reading about travel helped to lift my spirits. Go! We want to go to Europe, but we can't. It was just what my travel deprived mind needed at the moment. Refresh and try again. Smaller text Larger text. This book is not one of his guide books. The tone is not too different from his travel guides but there is a greater emphasis on storytelling much in the vein of his TV show or YouTube videos. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, see our FAQ. This book is the next best thing. Home / Blog; Posted on September 30, 2020 by Rick Steves. If you need a travel pick-me-up in the time of COVID, travel to Europe with Rick in this book! With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. He entertains and warms your heart with conversations he has with locals in each destination. Steves is a prolific travel writer, his humorous and detailed stories are each a few pages long, perfect to fit into a busy day or evening. I recently published a collection of my favorite stories from a lifetime of European travels. I dislike the idea of hoards of camera wielding American tourists descending upon Europe’s most beautiful sights in search of cheap souvenirs. Jump to bottom. It just made a few of the stories not so enjoyable to read. One thing is clear: I'm nowhere near as good as the Italians. Join Rick as he''s swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Everything you need is here. A great book to reminisce about previous European travel and to dream of future adventures. After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Rick's writing style is very engaging and the book is chock-full of colorful photographs to bring the stories to life. It’s printed on nice heavy good quality paper. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Posted by Al (West Islip, NY, USA) on 04/19/19 06:45 PM. Rick Steves has done it again, and with his perspective of things one is engulfed on a journey unlike any other. Rick Steves’ For the Love of Europe: Musings on 45 Years of Travel brought back a myriad of memories of people I met and places visited from numerous trips to Europe. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Those were the best parts of this book. Rick Steves' Europe. Since I couldn’t travel internationally this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his reminiscing was the next best thing for me. I get it, Rick has a different political view than me, and that's fine. Please support local businesses in your community by picking up a copy from your favorite bookstore, or you can purchase it at my online Travel Store. Even if we’ve had to postpone trips to Europe, I believe a daily dose of travel dreaming can actually be good medicine. The amazing people he has befriended over his years as a travel mentor are highlighted throughout. Daily Dose of Europe: The Italian Love of Eating I'm using my quarantine time learning how to cook. The Rick Steves Guides’ Marketplace is full of fun virtual experiences and cultural insights. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. They are quite short (about four pages) so this is a great book to dip into. That's what I was looking for, especially since my travel plans for this summer got axed due to COVID. Those were the best parts of this book. Since I can't travel now and am not sure when it will be possible to travel again, reading about travel helped to lift my spirits. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories (Rick Steves) at Amazon.com. It was a peak of behind the scenes to how Rick Steves does what he does. A new friend took me inside his home, to the hearth, and introduced me to what was left of his great-grandfather. There are some sections. I enjoyed listening to Rick talk about his travels at all ages. Today, I’m voicing my support for Joe Biden. This fun-to-read (and even more fun-to-listen-to) "greatest hits" collection of Europe's most exciting experiences is a virtual trip to the best of Europe. He is the host of a public television series, and a public radio travel show, and the author of many travel guidebooks and autobiographies. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. I listened to it, and it was great accompaniment to driving and doing chores. It's actually been a nice break for us every once in a while during the pandemic to "travel from our living room" with Rick Steves. getty. An eloquent rendition of all the beauty that Europe has to offer. Travel with Rick, someone who is knowledgeable and trustworthy. I really enjoy Rick Steves' books (generally) and greatly appreciate his progressive politics and approach to travel. Please login or subscribe to ITN to read the entire post. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I even added some new potential destinations to my wish list! After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite articles and essays together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. With countries closing borders and the virus continuing to spread, Steves has remained at home. Count instead the friends you’ve made while far from home. After decades of guidebooks, newspaper articles, and television shows, Rick Steves, the foremost authority on European travel, has created “ For the Love of Europe,” a … I started traveling to Europe when I was 18 - and I'm 72 now. For the Love of America, VOTE — And Vote for Joe Biden! "For the Love of Europe" couldn’t be more timely: It gives homebound travelers a delightful way to dream their way through this pandemic lockdown. A nice collection of essays about favorite places and people. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Insightful and educational, this book is a joy to read from start to finish. It’s a great book to enjoy during this time of the pandemic. I think I would have enjoyed more as a book to wander through than as audiobook. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. This book is not one of his guide books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. So, I find myself doing the next best thing: armchair travel. Loved the book and the follow along videos that go along with this book brought Europe even more to life. I've always had a soft spot for Rick Steves. For example, that in Dingle, Ireland, the next parish over is Boston. Be the first to ask a question about For the Love of Europe. Rather than a travel guide, the book is made up of 100 short essays, most of which are connected to a certain place or experience. I love watching his show, as do my kids. I can’t wait until it’s time to travel again! Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020. It is a collection of essays - some of which I found on his blog so be advised that you might be able to read a lot of this on Rick's website - that take you to various European locales and highlight cultural and historical highlights of each. Another recycled line is the smelly cheese is like the feet of angels. The overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don ’ share. Your information to make you a link to download the free Kindle App Scandal rocks an elite British boarding in. And view his PBS shows repeatedly a journey unlike any other, no more travel. 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