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 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. 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. 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. As a longtime follower of Rick Steves and a lover of Europe, I enjoyed perusing this book. 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. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Those were the best parts of this book. Refresh and try again. 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. The gut-wrenching experience of touring WWII concentration camps. 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. Welcome back. For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories (Rick Steves), Big fan of Rick Steves' books (generally), Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020. I started traveling to Europe when I was 18 - and I'm 72 now. I like how he goes in for "authentic" culture. Rick Steves' Europe. Having watched the shows helped with picturing what he was talking about. 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. A lifetime of knowledge for a summer at home. Each takes you to a part of Europe you may have visited before or somewhere you might plan to go in the future. I, too, have seen many changes over the years - like seeing the Cistine Chapel for the first time with maybe 10 (tops) other people in the room. There are lots of photos which make it even better. I dislike the idea of hoards of camera wielding American tourists descending upon Europe’s most beautiful sights in search of cheap souvenirs. For those who have never read any of Rick Steves' multiple books or seen his public television travel show, this is an enjoyable book. Quite enjoyable, with a few excellent essays. And, I've always enjoyed Rick's ability to tell a great descriptive story. The book provides many interesting details that travelers to Europe may commonly miss. That's what I was looking for, especially since my travel plans for this summer got axed due to COVID. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 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. Another recycled line is the smelly cheese is like the feet of angels. Start by marking “For the Love of Europe: Musings on 45 Years of Travel” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The Rick Steves Guides’ Marketplace is full of fun virtual experiences and cultural insights. Rick Steves' Europe. My politics are pretty clear. 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. Dancing and eating with rural Greeks. There are some sections. 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. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It’s printed on nice heavy good quality paper. 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. We’d love your help. Enjoyable bedtime reading (short, light essays), and plenty of ideas for future travel. Go! Smaller text Larger text. 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. 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. “While some people count the countries they’ve visited, marking them off on a checklist, the number means nothing to me. 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. 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. 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. 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. I really enjoyed his stories that went beyond that — being at the border of Turkey and Georgia. Daily Dose of Europe: The Italian Love of Eating I’m using my quarantine time learning how to cook. We were planning a trip for this summer but due to travel restrictions, we had to cancel it. 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. 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. Daily Dose of Europe: The Italian Love of Eating I'm using my quarantine time learning how to cook. My wife and I regularly consult and utilize his guides when traveling abroad, and view his PBS shows repeatedly. 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!). To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It’s a great book to enjoy during this time of the pandemic. We were planning a trip for this summer but due to travel restrictions, we had to cancel it. This was a collection of essays from his most memorable moments and observations over the past 45 years of traveling. I recognized a lot of the content from his blog posts, show scripts, guidebooks, and even his recent Monday Night Travel zooms. At times I felt like I was watching his TV show. It was just what my travel deprived mind needed at the moment. 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). Really interesting essays. For example, that in Dingle, Ireland, the next parish over is Boston. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on European travel. Europe: Rick Steves' beat. But I can dream of those “meals of a lifetime” that seem almost routine in Italy. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. It fills the travel need in my soul for the time being, and makes me yearn to get on the road again. 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. Loved this book. Instead, I've been reading travel-related books, including. 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. Readers' Most Anticipated Books of January. But for newbies, who might not have the time to binge all his shows, this is the next best thing to experiencing Europe beyond the tourist traps. Booktopia has For the Love of Europe, My Favorite Places, People, and Stories by Rick Steves. We want to go to Europe, but we can't. That's not "respecting European culture." Get one year of online-only access — only $15! I get it, Rick has a different political view than me, and that's fine. Not sure if this is the best or worst book to read during this period of time that we can’t travel. I love all the funny stories. 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. Rick's writing style is very engag. There are some sections where you have to suffer through Rick's left-wing, big-government proselytizing, but, if you follow him, you are used to this and, if you don't agree, you gloss over it and move on. He is the host of a public television series, and a public radio travel show, and the author of many travel guidebooks and autobiographies. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Highly recommended. Rick Steves' writing feels personal, likes he is talking just to me. 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. Please login or subscribe to ITN to read the entire post. Please try again. He entertains and warms your heart with conversations he has with locals in each destination. And I’m happy to announce that "For the Love of Europe" — which is already in bookstores across the USA — comes out as an audio book next Tuesday, August 11. This book is not one of his guide books. I enjoyed listening to Rick talk about his travels at all ages. I really enjoy his writing style, which is filled with humor, insights, philosophical and spiritual moments and much more. This book is great for a new armchair traveler, but I liked his previous book better (Postcards From Europe)...maybe because I heard the stories for the first time 20 years ago. Lots of colorful photography and essays covering a variety of regions throughout Europe. Rick's writing style is very engaging and the book is chock-full of colorful photographs to bring the stories to life. Very enjoyable. 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. Travel with Rick, someone who is knowledgeable and trustworthy. "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. It is interesting to hear about him challenging himself to be outside of his comfort zone and learn about other cultures. One thing is clear: I’m nowhere near as good as the Italians. By Rick Steves Appears in the Online Edition, December 2020. Since I couldn’t travel internationally this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his reminiscing was the next best thing for me. Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020. 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 recently published a collection of my favorite stories from a lifetime of European travels. I want to be Rick Steves. First, I must admit that I am a certified "Ricknik" - an enthusiastic fan of everything Rick Steves: his writings, PBS shows, etc. I’m a huge fan of Rick Steves and enjoyed this collection of stories from his travels throughout Europe. A great book to reminisce about previous European travel and to dream of future adventures. I can’t wait until it’s time to travel again! Since I couldn’t travel internationally this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his reminiscing was the next best thing for me. There's a problem loading this menu right now. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. 100 of Rick's most unforgettable memories, collected over four decades of European 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. This book is the next best thing. 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. Be the first to ask a question about For the Love of Europe. 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. Please try again. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This book is a must read for all, no more you travel persuasion or ideals. I've done this solo... just with his guidebooks. 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. 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!). For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, see our FAQ. The familiar brought me great memories, and the new gave me ideas on where to go when we're able to travel again. Count instead the friends you’ve made while far from home. 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. Plus, the writing in these essays is just...average. It just made a few of the stories not so enjoyable to read. I've always had a soft spot for Rick Steves. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. Even if we’ve had to postpone trips to Europe, I believe a daily dose of travel dreaming can actually be good medicine. It was a skull… dry, hollow, and easy to hold in one hand. Rick Steves' Europe. As always, he provides useful information to make you a smarter traveler, often by generously sharing details of his own fails. by Rick Steves. Please sign in to post. Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020. Such a great collection of fun stories from his travels. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. 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. I remain a fan, but it's really time for some new lines. Something went wrong. Rick Steves has done it again, and with his perspective of things one is engulfed on a journey unlike any other. Can’t wait to be able to travel again! Wonderful pictures. This book is not one of his guide books. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Richard "Rick" Steves is an American author and television personality on European travel. This book is not quite a travel guide but it's not quite a typical travel book. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Posted by Al (West Islip, NY, USA) on 04/19/19 06:45 PM. Please try your request again later. Rick Steves’ Europe: The Italian love of eating. 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Loved the book and the follow along videos that go along with this book brought Europe even more to life. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. I have been on eight Rick Steves tours in the last 15 years. 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 work hard to protect your security and privacy. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. Please try again. I like his take on Europe, exploring the history but also the current culture. Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020. 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. 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