Video: Belly Up to the Bar at Guinness in Dublin
20:33 05/07/2017
I’m back in Europe, capping off my first day in Dublin at the Guinness Gravity Bar. (If I sound a little loose in this video clip, it’s probably...
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Video: Happy 4th of July From Ireland
6:57 05/07/2017
In a driving rainstorm, our happy Best of Ireland in 14 Days tour group packed a shuttle bus to get to another sight and took a spontaneous moment to...
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Stepping Back into Ireland
23:56 04/07/2017
After a short break back home, I’m hitting the road again — and jumping right back into my “100 Days in Europe” series. It’s Day 63, and...
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“Rick Steves’ Europe” Travelers Help Build a Library in Palestine
20:58 02/07/2017
Earlier this year, our traveling community came together to raise money for a good cause: Bright Stars of Bethlehem, an organization that brings together...
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5 of the most scenic ziplines around the world
11:55 01/07/2017
Zip lining is a thrilling experience, offering spectacular views of unique destinations. When deciding where to take your next super speed experience,...
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Throwback to 1982: My First Travel Newsletter
22:07 29/06/2017
Thirty-five years ago, we licked the stamps, mailed out our first travel newsletter, and began the process of creating a community of travelers. It was...
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My Thoughts on Trump’s Cuba Policy
22:39 27/06/2017
I’ve never met anyone who went to Cuba and wasn’t charmed by the people. Maybe President Trump should make the trip…or, at least, watch the TV...
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Looking Back at 50 Years in my Hometown
5:50 27/06/2017
Thanks for coming along with me to Europe this spring here on my blog and over on Facebook. The second half of my “100 Days in Europe” series will...
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Booking Direct Supports Small Hotels — and Saves Money
7:08 26/06/2017
  Yesterday, I shared some thoughts about online booking services. Sites like Booking.com and Expedia.com demand a 20 to 25 percent commission from...
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Hotels vs. Online Booking Services vs. Consumers
17:06 24/06/2017
Photo: thetravelphile.com There’s a powerful new dynamic in the hotel industry that impacts small hotels and independent tourists hugely. I’m trying...
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