My Favorite Reads of 2016
13:19 29/12/2016
2016 was the year that my reading habits changed significantly. Casual reading no longer satisfies me. These days, a book either needs to feature...
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What to do when you spill tea on your computer
2:51 07/12/2016
You might possibly walk away and whack your office chair almost adding a broken hand to your pile of brokenness. It’s highly likely you’ll cry and...
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Simplifying stuff and social media
14:58 26/10/2016
There’s nothing like travelling with kids to teach you about simplicity. It took me only a few hours into our Boracay trip for me to decide it was...
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Video: Building a Gothic Church with 13 Tourists
0:31 21/10/2016
One of my great joys as a tour guide is teaching art and architecture in a way that makes it both fun and meaningful. And a good way to do that is by...
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Three Hardworking Guides: Rick, Trish, and Ben
23:35 17/10/2016
For me, a big part of the joy in leading this three-week tour has been collaborating with two fine guides: Trish Feaster and Ben Cameron. We tag-teamed...
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Teaching in Europe
20:47 14/10/2016
Photo: thetravelphile.com / facebook.com/thetravelphile I enjoy many aspects of my work. But perhaps the most gratifying is to stand before a great piece...
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Sri Lanka – take the highway or take it your way
13:33 11/10/2016
Sri Lanka is a tropical island traversed far, wide and around by tourists and intrepid travellers alike. The teardrop island is blessed with paradise...
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Video: The Mighty Trümmelbach Falls
20:20 08/10/2016
I love Switzerland’s Lauterbrunnen Valley, which is named for its many “loud waterfalls.” The loudest of these waterfalls is Trümmelbach, which for...
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The Joy of Guiding: Making Memories
22:01 30/09/2016
For me —  and my amazing team of guides at Rick Steves Europe Tours — the great joy of guiding is to take tour members’ lifelong imaginings,...
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4 reasons to choose a reverse ski weekend
18:26 22/09/2016
Taking a ‘reverse ski weekend’ is a great way to enjoy some of the most luxurious hotels, chalets and activities in ski resorts at a more affordable...
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