It's going to have to come to a point where politicians in their own political self-interest think it's safe and advantageous to come out on the side of drug law reform. Right now, they don't care about drug safety. They… — 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. To save their treasured landmark, Volterrans ripped up the stones that pave Via Porta all’Arco and plugged the gate, managing to convince the Nazi commander that there was no need to blow up the arch. Today,… — Rick Steves Copy Share
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
