I really enjoyed his stories that went beyond that — being at the border of Turkey and Georgia. My Account. 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. Daily Dose of Europe: The Italian Love of Eating I'm using my quarantine time learning how to cook. And, I've always enjoyed Rick's ability to tell a great descriptive story. Thankfully, most of the stories just provided wonderful tales of his travels across Europe. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This book is a must read for all, no more you travel persuasion or ideals. One thing is clear: I’m nowhere near as good as the Italians. getty. I recently published a collection of my favorite stories from a lifetime of European travels. My new book is called “For the Love of Europe” — and this is just one of its 100 travel tales. Be the first to ask a question about For the Love of Europe. Rick Steves' Europe. Things he learns from speaking to people who live there... this is stuff you don't get from just sightseeing. It was just what my travel deprived mind needed at the moment. 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. 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. 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.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. For those who have never read any of Rick Steves' multiple books or seen his public television travel show, this is an enjoyable book. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories (Rick Steves) at Amazon.com. There was a problem loading your book clubs. So i was skeptical of a travel book written but an American tour guide who brings hoards of these tourists to Europe each year. A very good book - though a good bit of it was the similar to his television show scripts, and he does get political every once in a while. I get it, Rick has a different political view than me, and that's fine. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. We want to go to Europe, but we can't. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Get one year of online-only access — only $15! I really enjoy his writing style, which is filled with humor, insights, philosophical and spiritual moments and much more. My politics are pretty clear. For the Love of Europe features 100 stories published over the course of Rick's decades of travel, about his unforgettable experiences, favorite destinations, and highlights from the road. Rick Steves has put together a treasure trove of essays covering all regions of Europe. Rick's writing style is very engag. A fun read, but his book: Postcards From Europe - from the 90’s I think - is much more interesting ... and I enjoying reading it more. As a bonus, the book is filled with vibrant photos of the people and places Rick writes about. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. We were planning a trip for this summer but due to travel restrictions, we had to cancel it. 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. 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 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. If I can't be there in person, it's nice to imagine! Daily Dose of Europe: The Italian Love of Eating I’m using my quarantine time learning how to cook. But I was pleasantly surprised. Welcome back. Even though we’re not visiting Europe right now, I believe a daily dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. That's what I was looking for, especially since my travel plans for this summer got axed due to COVID. In the age of rising nationalism and the pandemic, it was a lovely treat to read this book. 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. Please try again. Go! I like how he goes in for "authentic" culture. “While some people count the countries they’ve visited, marking them off on a checklist, the number means nothing to me. 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. 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. I listened to it, and it was great accompaniment to driving and doing chores. It's interesting to read places where he calls himself out on his own "ethnocentricities." 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. At times I felt like I was watching his TV show. I have been on eight Rick Steves tours in the last 15 years. This is great! That's not "respecting European culture." I even added some new potential destinations to my wish list! It was great to go on this adventure with him. Rick Steves has my dream job, one that has not come to fruition (being a millennial and barred from travel due to this virus put a damper on that), and he always speaks of the places he visits with sensitivity, respect, and a twinkle in the eye. I love watching his show, as do my kids. This book is not quite a travel guide but it's not quite a typical travel book. 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. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. It was a peak of behind the scenes to how Rick Steves does what he does. If you need a travel pick-me-up in the time of COVID, travel to Europe with Rick in this book! Enjoyable bedtime reading (short, light essays), and plenty of ideas for future travel. Everything you need is here. First let me say, I've spent the last two decades meticulously following in the footsteps of Rick Steves throughout Europe and the British Isles. My new book is called “For the Love of Europe” — and this is just one of its 100 travel tales. Thankfully, most of the stories just provided wonderful tales of his travels across Europe. I really enjoy Rick Steves' books (generally) and greatly appreciate his progressive politics and approach to travel. For example, that in Dingle, Ireland, the next parish over is Boston. This story appears in my newest book, For the Love of Europe — collecting 100 of my favorite memories from a lifetime of European travel. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I started traveling to Europe when I was 18 - and I'm 72 now. 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. Please try again. This was a collection of essays from his most memorable moments and ob. Rick Steves has done it again, and with his perspective of things one is engulfed on a journey unlike any other. The book provides many interesting details that travelers to Europe may commonly miss. Not sure if this is the best or worst book to read during this period of time that we can’t travel. One thing is clear: I'm nowhere near as good as the Italians. Start by marking “For the Love of Europe: Musings on 45 Years of Travel” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020. If I can't be there in person, it's nice to imagine! Below is a sample of the article. I like his take on Europe, exploring the history but also the current culture. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on European travel. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. 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. Photos and essences usual, as usual, are what sets his books apart from the usual travel guides. 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. But I can dream of those “meals of a lifetime” that seem almost routine in Italy. My Account. 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. Those were the best parts of this book. Since I couldn’t travel internationally this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his reminiscing was the next best thing for me. 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. Home / Blog; Posted on January 8, 2021 January 11, 2021 by Rick Steves. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Rick Steves: For the Love of Europe Signed Edition (Paperback),After 40+ years of writing about Europe, America’s favorite traveler has gathered 100 of his most memorable essays into one inspiring collection. 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 calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. He entertain. Another recycled line is the smelly cheese is like the feet of angels. 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. I think I would have enjoyed more as a book to wander through than as audiobook. A nice collection of essays about favorite places and people. One of the hardest things about shelter-in-place, for me, has been that I cannot travel. Count instead the friends you’ve made while far from home. Plus, the writing in these essays is just...average. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2020. 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. Unable to add item to List. Whenever I've traveled as an adult I prefer his guide books for his "not a tourist but temporary local" approach to travel. Something went wrong. Wonderful pictures. I get it, Rick has a different political view than me, and that's fine. Like 3.5 stars. I enjoyed listening to Rick talk about his travels at all ages. Can’t wait to be able to travel again! A lifetime of knowledge for a summer at home. Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020. He entertains and warms your heart with conversations he has with locals in each destination. 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 want to go to Europe, but we can't. I recognized a lot of the content from his blog posts, show scripts, guidebooks, and even his recent Monday Night Travel zooms. "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. Smaller text Larger text. 100 of Rick's most unforgettable memories, collected over four decades of European travel. He is the host of a public television series, and a public radio travel show, and the author of many travel guidebooks and autobiographies. As always, he provides useful information to make you a smarter traveler, often by generously sharing details of his own fails. Buy a discounted Paperback of For the Love of Europe online from Australia's leading online bookstore. Interesting read. 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