Introducing the Rick Steves' Europe Guides “Class of 2023”! I’m in Italy for two week-long training tours with 20 new Rick Steves guides in each group. Here’s one of those groups introducing themselves like a football team…because we are a team, and we score by making sure your trip is full of sightseeing touchdowns. While all these guides are established professionals, they are new to the “Rick Steves way,” and I’m personally committed to making sure they understand what makes our trips unique…

A Rick Steves Commencement Address for the class of 2020: Caught up in and inspired by the positive joy of graduation season, I’ve produced a message for any schools or families or grads that might like a few stories from the road to add to their graduation festivities. This is my gift to grads everywhere as they make 2020 a springboard to a life well-lived. (And anyone can share or use this 14-minute address as they like if so inspired.) Bottom line: Bon Voyage, class of 2020 as you embrace bot