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After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite articles and essays together into one gorgeous collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories . From its historic cities to its breathtaking countryside, Rick Steves knows Europe inside and out and has made a career of inspiring people to explore, connect, and step outside their comfort zones. 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. These pages are filled with Rick's unforgettable experiences, favorite destinations, and highlights from the road. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel.
Rick Steves
Rick Steves is best known for his travel guidebooks and television series designed to help Americans explore Europe. His books, such as Europe Through the Back Door, Rick Steves' Italy, and Rick Steves' France, focus on traveling smartly, often with an emphasis on budget travel and a deep dive into local culture. His approachable, user-friendly guides and his television series, 'Rick Steves' Europe,' have made him a trusted authority in the realm of travel.
Steves advocates for independent travel that is culturally broadening and mindful of the impact on local communities. His work has earned him a devoted following among seasoned and novice travelers alike. Beside his books and TV show, Steves is also a vocal proponent of progressive causes, particularly those related to social justice and drug policy reform.
Rick was born on May 10, 1955, in Barstow, California. Growing up in a family that enjoyed travel, his passion was sparked at a young age, leading to his later career. Beyond his professional life, Steves enjoys spending time in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, where he is actively involved in local community projects.
Born: May 10, 1955
Hometown: Barstow, California
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| Introduction | |
| Falling in Love with Europe | p. 1 |
| Portugal and Spain | p. 5 |
| Fado: The Lisbon Blues | p. 6 |
| Seaside Traditions in Portugal's Nazaré | p. 9 |
| Esperanza in Évora | p. 13 |
| Portugal's Sunny Salema | p. 16 |
| Arcos de la Frontera: Pickles, Nuns, and Donkeys in the Bell Tower | p. 19 |
| Strolling Cordoba's Back Streets | p. 23 |
| Hair-Trigger Flamenco in Andalucía | p. 26 |
| Madrid: Two Bulls is Plenty | p. 30 |
| Pamplona: Feeling the Breath of the Bull on Your Pants | p. 33 |
| The Camino de Santiago: A Medieval Pilgrimage in Modern Times | p. 38 |
| Tantalizing Tangier | p. 42 |
| France | p. 47 |
| Fine Living at a Paris Market | p. 48 |
| Champs-Elysées: The Parisian Promenade | p. 52 |
| St. Sulpice: The Grand Organ of Paris | p. 56 |
| Alsace and Colmar: France and Germany Mix It Up | p. 59 |
| Well-Fed Geese in the Dordogne | p. 63 |
| Escargot and the Beauty of Terroir | p. 66 |
| The French Restaurant: A Spa for Your Taste Buds | p. 69 |
| Britain and Ireland | p. 73 |
| London: Beachcombing Through History | p. 74 |
| Westminster Abbey: The National Soul of England | p. 77 |
| The Queen's English | p. 80 |
| Bath: England's Cover Girl | p. 83 |
| The Cotswolds: Thatched Kingdom of Quaint | p. 87 |
| England's Lake District: Land of Great Hikes and Poets | p. 91 |
| York: Vikings, Bygone Days, and England's Top Church | p. 94 |
| Blackpool: Britain's Coney Island | p. 100 |
| Mysterious Britain | p. 104 |
| Ireland's Dingle Peninsula: The Next Parish Over is Boston | p. 110 |
| Belgium and the Netherlands | p. 115 |
| Bruges: Pickled in Gothic | p. 116 |
| Flabbergasted in a Haarlem B&B | p. 120 |
| Going Dutch… in Holland's Polder Country | p. 124 |
| Pedaling Through Amsterdam | p. 127 |
| Dutch Tolerance: Red Lights and Pot Shops | p. 131 |
| A Coffeesbop Conversation in Amsterdam | p. 134 |
| Switzerland and Austria | p. 139 |
| Gimmelwald: The Swiss Alps in Your Lap | p. 140 |
| In Search of Edelweiss | p. 145 |
| Dangling from a Swiss Cliff | p. 150 |
| Café Chitchat, Chocolate Cake, and the Vienna Opera | p. 153 |
| The Castles of Boyhood Dreams | p. 156 |
| Germany | p. 161 |
| Munich: Where Thirst is Worse Than Homesickness | p. 162 |
| Battleground Bacharach | p. 165 |
| Three Castles: Eltz, Rheinfels, and Neuschwanstein | p. 170 |
| Baden-Baden: Getting Naked with Strangers | p. 174 |
| Rothenburg's Night Watchman | p. 177 |
| After Hours at a German Stammtisch | p. 181 |
| Ghosts in Berlin | p. 184 |
| Berlin's Reichstag: Teary-Eyed Germans and a Big Glass Dome | p. 187 |
| Dachau: Forgive, But Never Forget | p. 190 |
| Italy | p. 195 |
| Swept Away in Rome | p. 196 |
| A Romantic Breeze in Rome | p. 199 |
| Naples: Bella Chaos | p. 202 |
| Romantic Italy: Amalfi Coast and the Isle of Capri | p. 206 |
| My Dinner with Franklin | p. 210 |
| The Italian Love of Eating | p. 215 |
| Ciao Chow: Italians on American Food | p. 218 |
| Florence: City of Art | p. 221 |
| The Church of David | p. 224 |
| Tuscany: "Here Begins Prosciutto" | p. 228 |
| Siena: Italy's Medieval Soul | p. 231 |
| Siena's Palio: 90 Seconds of Sheer Medieval Madness | p. 234 |
| Civita di Bagnoregio: Italy's Dead Town | p. 237 |
| Communicating in Italy | p. 240 |
| The Italian Alps: Lounging in the Dolomites | p. 243 |
| Venice: Piero's Boat | p. 246 |
| Venice's Cicchetti Crawl | p. 249 |
| Italian Boys: Macho or Mammone? | p. 252 |
| Stendhal Syndrome | p. 257 |
| Padua: Students, Saints, and Scarpette | p. 260 |
| Appreciating Milano | p. 263 |
| Lago di Como: Where Italians Honeymoon | p. 268 |
| The Cinque Terre: Italy's Riviera | p. 271 |
| Vernazza: Lorenzo's View | p. 275 |
| Scandinavia and the Baltics | p. 279 |
| Æro: Denmark's Ship-in-a-Bottle Island | p. 280 |
| Norway: The Old Country and a New Outlook | p. 284 |
| Charming, Challenging Oslo | p. 287 |
| Copenhagen's Christiania: No Cars, Corporations, or Dead Fish | p. 291 |
| Helsinki: "Relax … I Wash You Twice" | p. 295 |
| 800 Finnish Singers March into Battle | p. 298 |
| Estonia: The Song of Freedom | p. 301 |
| Eastern Europe | p. 307 |
| Czech Out Prague | p. 308 |
| A Czech Mud Bath in Trebon | p. 313 |
| Poland's Historic, Captivating Kraków | p. 317 |
| Cold War Memories in Budapest | p. 320 |
| Walking Dubrovnik's City Walls | p. 323 |
| The Back Road to Mostar: Off the Beaten Path in Bosnia-Herzegovina | p. 326 |
| Mending Bridges in Mostar | p. 329 |
| The High Life and Humble Devotion on Montenegro's Bay of Rotor | p. 332 |
| Greece and Turkey | p. 337 |
| Greece's Underrated Peloponnese Peninsula | p. 338 |
| Cockcrow on Hydra | p. 342 |
| Déjà Vu in Istanbul | p. 345 |
| Ducks, Dung, and Hay in Eastern Turkey | p. 350 |
| Laz-pitality in Northeastern Turkey | p. 353 |
| Güzelyurt: Beautiful Land | p. 357 |
| Across Europe | p. 363 |
| Living History | p. 364 |
| A Little Bone Envy | p. 368 |
| Europe's Quirky Taste Treats | p. 371 |
| Artisan Europe | p. 374 |
| Europe Tears Down Walls-and Builds Bridges | p. 378 |
| Conclusion | |
| The Essence of Good Travel: Connecting with People | p. 383 |
| Appendix Rick Steves' TV Clips | p. 389 |
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After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite articles and essays together into one gorgeous collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories . From its historic cities to its breathtaking countryside, Rick Steves knows Europe inside and out and has made a career of inspiring people to explore, connect, and step outside their comfort zones. 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. These pages are filled with Rick's unforgettable experiences, favorite destinations, and highlights from the road. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel.
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About the Author
Rick Steves
Rick Steves is best known for his travel guidebooks and television series designed to help Americans explore Europe. His books, such as Europe Through the Back Door, Rick Steves' Italy, and Rick Steves' France, focus on traveling smartly, often with an emphasis on budget travel and a deep dive into local culture. His approachable, user-friendly guides and his television series, 'Rick Steves' Europe,' have made him a trusted authority in the realm of travel.
Steves advocates for independent travel that is culturally broadening and mindful of the impact on local communities. His work has earned him a devoted following among seasoned and novice travelers alike. Beside his books and TV show, Steves is also a vocal proponent of progressive causes, particularly those related to social justice and drug policy reform.
Rick was born on May 10, 1955, in Barstow, California. Growing up in a family that enjoyed travel, his passion was sparked at a young age, leading to his later career. Beyond his professional life, Steves enjoys spending time in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, where he is actively involved in local community projects.
Born: May 10, 1955
Hometown: Barstow, California
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Table Of Contents
| Introduction | |
| Falling in Love with Europe | p. 1 |
| Portugal and Spain | p. 5 |
| Fado: The Lisbon Blues | p. 6 |
| Seaside Traditions in Portugal's Nazaré | p. 9 |
| Esperanza in Évora | p. 13 |
| Portugal's Sunny Salema | p. 16 |
| Arcos de la Frontera: Pickles, Nuns, and Donkeys in the Bell Tower | p. 19 |
| Strolling Cordoba's Back Streets | p. 23 |
| Hair-Trigger Flamenco in Andalucía | p. 26 |
| Madrid: Two Bulls is Plenty | p. 30 |
| Pamplona: Feeling the Breath of the Bull on Your Pants | p. 33 |
| The Camino de Santiago: A Medieval Pilgrimage in Modern Times | p. 38 |
| Tantalizing Tangier | p. 42 |
| France | p. 47 |
| Fine Living at a Paris Market | p. 48 |
| Champs-Elysées: The Parisian Promenade | p. 52 |
| St. Sulpice: The Grand Organ of Paris | p. 56 |
| Alsace and Colmar: France and Germany Mix It Up | p. 59 |
| Well-Fed Geese in the Dordogne | p. 63 |
| Escargot and the Beauty of Terroir | p. 66 |
| The French Restaurant: A Spa for Your Taste Buds | p. 69 |
| Britain and Ireland | p. 73 |
| London: Beachcombing Through History | p. 74 |
| Westminster Abbey: The National Soul of England | p. 77 |
| The Queen's English | p. 80 |
| Bath: England's Cover Girl | p. 83 |
| The Cotswolds: Thatched Kingdom of Quaint | p. 87 |
| England's Lake District: Land of Great Hikes and Poets | p. 91 |
| York: Vikings, Bygone Days, and England's Top Church | p. 94 |
| Blackpool: Britain's Coney Island | p. 100 |
| Mysterious Britain | p. 104 |
| Ireland's Dingle Peninsula: The Next Parish Over is Boston | p. 110 |
| Belgium and the Netherlands | p. 115 |
| Bruges: Pickled in Gothic | p. 116 |
| Flabbergasted in a Haarlem B&B | p. 120 |
| Going Dutch… in Holland's Polder Country | p. 124 |
| Pedaling Through Amsterdam | p. 127 |
| Dutch Tolerance: Red Lights and Pot Shops | p. 131 |
| A Coffeesbop Conversation in Amsterdam | p. 134 |
| Switzerland and Austria | p. 139 |
| Gimmelwald: The Swiss Alps in Your Lap | p. 140 |
| In Search of Edelweiss | p. 145 |
| Dangling from a Swiss Cliff | p. 150 |
| Café Chitchat, Chocolate Cake, and the Vienna Opera | p. 153 |
| The Castles of Boyhood Dreams | p. 156 |
| Germany | p. 161 |
| Munich: Where Thirst is Worse Than Homesickness | p. 162 |
| Battleground Bacharach | p. 165 |
| Three Castles: Eltz, Rheinfels, and Neuschwanstein | p. 170 |
| Baden-Baden: Getting Naked with Strangers | p. 174 |
| Rothenburg's Night Watchman | p. 177 |
| After Hours at a German Stammtisch | p. 181 |
| Ghosts in Berlin | p. 184 |
| Berlin's Reichstag: Teary-Eyed Germans and a Big Glass Dome | p. 187 |
| Dachau: Forgive, But Never Forget | p. 190 |
| Italy | p. 195 |
| Swept Away in Rome | p. 196 |
| A Romantic Breeze in Rome | p. 199 |
| Naples: Bella Chaos | p. 202 |
| Romantic Italy: Amalfi Coast and the Isle of Capri | p. 206 |
| My Dinner with Franklin | p. 210 |
| The Italian Love of Eating | p. 215 |
| Ciao Chow: Italians on American Food | p. 218 |
| Florence: City of Art | p. 221 |
| The Church of David | p. 224 |
| Tuscany: "Here Begins Prosciutto" | p. 228 |
| Siena: Italy's Medieval Soul | p. 231 |
| Siena's Palio: 90 Seconds of Sheer Medieval Madness | p. 234 |
| Civita di Bagnoregio: Italy's Dead Town | p. 237 |
| Communicating in Italy | p. 240 |
| The Italian Alps: Lounging in the Dolomites | p. 243 |
| Venice: Piero's Boat | p. 246 |
| Venice's Cicchetti Crawl | p. 249 |
| Italian Boys: Macho or Mammone? | p. 252 |
| Stendhal Syndrome | p. 257 |
| Padua: Students, Saints, and Scarpette | p. 260 |
| Appreciating Milano | p. 263 |
| Lago di Como: Where Italians Honeymoon | p. 268 |
| The Cinque Terre: Italy's Riviera | p. 271 |
| Vernazza: Lorenzo's View | p. 275 |
| Scandinavia and the Baltics | p. 279 |
| Æro: Denmark's Ship-in-a-Bottle Island | p. 280 |
| Norway: The Old Country and a New Outlook | p. 284 |
| Charming, Challenging Oslo | p. 287 |
| Copenhagen's Christiania: No Cars, Corporations, or Dead Fish | p. 291 |
| Helsinki: "Relax … I Wash You Twice" | p. 295 |
| 800 Finnish Singers March into Battle | p. 298 |
| Estonia: The Song of Freedom | p. 301 |
| Eastern Europe | p. 307 |
| Czech Out Prague | p. 308 |
| A Czech Mud Bath in Trebon | p. 313 |
| Poland's Historic, Captivating Kraków | p. 317 |
| Cold War Memories in Budapest | p. 320 |
| Walking Dubrovnik's City Walls | p. 323 |
| The Back Road to Mostar: Off the Beaten Path in Bosnia-Herzegovina | p. 326 |
| Mending Bridges in Mostar | p. 329 |
| The High Life and Humble Devotion on Montenegro's Bay of Rotor | p. 332 |
| Greece and Turkey | p. 337 |
| Greece's Underrated Peloponnese Peninsula | p. 338 |
| Cockcrow on Hydra | p. 342 |
| Déjà Vu in Istanbul | p. 345 |
| Ducks, Dung, and Hay in Eastern Turkey | p. 350 |
| Laz-pitality in Northeastern Turkey | p. 353 |
| Güzelyurt: Beautiful Land | p. 357 |
| Across Europe | p. 363 |
| Living History | p. 364 |
| A Little Bone Envy | p. 368 |
| Europe's Quirky Taste Treats | p. 371 |
| Artisan Europe | p. 374 |
| Europe Tears Down Walls-and Builds Bridges | p. 378 |
| Conclusion | |
| The Essence of Good Travel: Connecting with People | p. 383 |
| Appendix Rick Steves' TV Clips | p. 389 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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