“For example, new EU member Poland survived the communist era without collectivizing its small family farms. But now that they’ve joined the EU, collectivization is mandatory.” — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
“A plaque just outside remembers June 30, 1944. That night, Nazi forces were planning to blow up the arch to slow the Allied advance.… — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
If you don't like a place, maybe you don't know enough about it... Give a culture the benefit of your open mind. — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
I believe if you’re going to bomb someone you should know them first. It should hurt when you kill someone. — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
Travel is rich with learning opportunities, and the ultimate sourvenir is a broader perspective. — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
I have a New Year's tradition. I lay all my travel dreams on the table, sort them out, prioritize, and begin the process of… — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
Travel challenges truths that we were raised thinking were self-evident and God-given. Leaving home, we learn other people find different truths to be self-evident.… — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
I think that people don't realize that the sky will not fall when we legalize marijuana. My contention all along has been use will… — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
If you can get conservatives to sit down for 20 minutes and listen to you on drug policy reform you might have a good… — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
“People everywhere hear the excuse “there’s not enough money”. In actuality, there is enough money… just different priorities. New stadium, heathcare for all, faster… — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
“If I had to choose one spot to enjoy the small-town charm of traditional Ireland, it would be Dingle and its history-laden scenic peninsula.… — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
