Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2025 | In this entertaining, information-packed hour, join Rick Steves as he shares lessons from a lifetime of travel. With Europe as our classroom, we’ll learn the essential skills for smart travel from itinerary planning to venturing off the beaten path. Get Rick’s tips on packing light, escaping crowds, avoiding scams, and maximizing your cultural and culinary experiences.

*Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:*
• “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show
• “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio
• European tours: ricksteves.com/tours
• Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks
• Travel gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop
• Travel classes: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks
• Rick Steves Audio Europe app: ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe

Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

00:00 Intro
03:08 Planning a Smart Itinerary
09:32 Sightseeing Smartly
12:09 Meeting the People
14:50 Exploring Nature
17:02 Packing Light!
20:40 Transportation
27:30 Eating Smartly in Europe
37:31 Accommodations
41:55 Bus Tours and Private Guides
45:39 Language Barrier
47:34 Safety and Thieves
49:37 Avoiding Crowds
54:37 Conclusion

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