Travel Talks (Video)

Europe for Foodies

Rick Steves' Europe guidebook co-author (and foodie) Cameron Hewitt explains how food is a window into the culture, history, and landscape of a place...and it's delicious

European Rail Skills

Planning a European trip by rail can feel daunting. In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe rail expert Gretchen Strauch explains all you need to know about Europe's rai

Scotland Travel Skills

In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe travel expert Julia Reams-Giersch describes Scotland's top stops — from the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, to the nearby sights

Sicily Travel Skills

In this travel talk, Rick Steves' Europe co-author and tour guide Sarah Murdoch describes Sicily's top stops — from Palermo to Catania, from Trapani to Taormina, and from

Beginning German for Travelers

Teacher and travel expert Gretchen Strauch offers a crash course for travelers going to Germany. You'll learn how to pronounce German words, master some key phrases every

Beginning Spanish for Travelers

Teacher and travel expert Trish Feaster offers a crash course for travelers going to Spain. You'll learn how to pronounce Spanish words, master some key phrases every tra

Beginning French for Travelers

Teacher and tour guide Trish Feaster has designed this French language class just for travelers — with exactly what you need to know for practical, smooth travels in Fran

Beginning Italian for Travelers

Teacher and travel expert Trish Feaster offers a crash course for travelers going to Italy. You'll learn how to pronounce Italian words, master some key phrases every tra

Iceland

In this travel talk, Cameron Hewitt shares tips for traveling in Iceland — whether for 24 hours or 2 weeks. (Filmed March 17, 2018.)

Traveling with a Mobile Device

In this travel class, Rick Steves' Europe travel consultant Kevin Williams explains how your smartphone or tablet can enhance your trip — including helpful travel apps, t

Art III: Modern 1800–2000

In this lecture, Rick Steves describes how art styles follow the march of history: In the 1800s Neoclassical artists celebrate democracy while passionate Romantics champi

Art II: Renaissance and Baroque 1400–1800

In this lecture, Rick Steves describes how Europe explodes with new ideas in religion, exploration, and politics, resulting in some of the Western world’s greatest art tr

Art I: Medieval 500–1400

In this lecture, Rick Steves describes how Europe pieces itself back together after Rome shatters into a thousand kingdoms in A.D. 500. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com fo

Mediterranean Cruise Ports

In this travel class, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Cameron Hewitt shares a port-by-port rundown of the top Mediterranean cruise destinations. Visit http://www.rickstev

Northern European Cruise Ports

In this travel talk, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Cameron Hewitt shares a port-by-port rundown of the top Northern European cruise destinations. Visit http://www.ricks

European Cruising 101

In this talk, Rick Steves guidebook co-author Cameron Hewitt provides a wide range of advice for first-time cruisers, including the factors to weigh when choosing and boo

Reykjavík Highlights

In this travel class, Rick Steves' Europe travel consultant Kevin Williams suggests the best strategy for experiencing Iceland on a brief stopover in Reykjavík, including

Holy Land: Israel and Palestine Today

In this travel lecture, Rick Steves shares his personal experience traveling through Israel and Palestine and filming his one-hour TV special "Rick Steves' The Holy Land.

Switzerland

In this travel talk, Rick Steves helps us understand Switzerland, one of Europe's richest, best organized, most diverse and expensive countries. We'll explore the breatht

Spain

In this travel talk, Rick Steves describes traveling in Spain from gawking at astounding architecture and rambling down the Ramblas in Barcelona to eating tasty tapas and