Rick Steves, a renowned travel expert, is the author of numerous European travel guidebooks and the host of popular travel shows on public television and radio. His extensive knowledge of European cultures and landscapes has been shaped by his extraordinary experiences living abroad for over a third of his adult life.
Born and raised in Edmonds, Washington, Steves studied business administration and European history at the University of Washington, where he developed a strong foundation for his future endeavors. However, it was his numerous trips to Europe, which began in 1973, that truly honed his expertise.
Throughout his career, Steves has employed a team of 80 people at his headquarters, Europe Through the BackDoor, where he produces an impressive array of travel-related content. His extensive portfolio includes over 50 guidebooks on European travel, the most popular travel series in America on public television, a weekly hour-long national public radio show, and a weekly column syndicated by the Chicago Tribune.
Steves' dedication to his craft is evident in his ability to share his passion for European travel with millions of people around the world. Despite his immense success, he remains rooted in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, where he can often be found working in his office, which boasts a unique view of his old junior high school.
