Rick Steves | |
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 Steves in 2013 | |
| Born | May 10, 1955 Barstow, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
| Known for | Travel guides |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anne Steves (1984–2010) |
| Children | 2 |
Richard John Steves Jr. (born May 10, 1955) is an American travel writer, author, activist, and television personality. His travel philosophy encourages people to explore less-touristy areas of destinations and to become immersed in the local people's way of life. Starting in 2000, he hosted Rick Steves' Europe, a travel series on public television. Steves also has a public radio travel show called Travel with Rick Steves (2005−present) and has authored numerous travel guides, the first of which was the popular Europe Through the Back Door. In 2006, he became a syndicated newspaper columnist, and in 2010, his company released a mobile phone application called "Rick Steves’ Audio Europe" containing self-guided walking tours and geographic information.