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6. Well, you teach what you know, and he started out as a pro tour guide.

Fri Apr 9, 2021, 10:40 AM

Apr 2021

I give him credit for his occasional visits to countries where tourism dollars are hardly to be found, like Iran and Ethiopia. He clearly means these visits to be "broadening" for the viewers, who are most unlikely to travel there themselves.

https://www.ricksteves.com/about-rick/travels-beyond-europe
https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/ethiopia

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4 Things to Consider As You Start Traveling Again, According to Rick Steves [View all] Callalily Apr 2021 OP

Rick is most def on OUR side! CurtEastPoint Apr 2021 #3

I'm wondering how youth hostels will be able to open and to continue. no_hypocrisy Apr 2021 #2

Planning a trip to Europe in the Fall of 2023. ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2021 #4

He is a big Europhile.. Not so much Africa, Asia or So America...nt mitch96 Apr 2021 #5

Well, you teach what you know, and he started out as a pro tour guide. eppur_se_muova Apr 2021 #6