Rick Steves Travel Talks (Video)

In this packing light travel lecture, Sarah Murdoch explains how the best travel clothes are lightweight, winkle-resistant, easy to layer, color-coordinated, and versatile. She also demonstrates how one piece of clothing can have multiple uses. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

In this travel talk, Sarah Murdoch explains why it's essential to pack light — and teaches key skills for how to do it. She'll explain her motto: "Nobody ever said 'I wish I'd brought more.'" Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

In this travel lecture, Rick Steves explains what excites and inspires him about Europe: finding “Back Door” alternatives to crowded destinations; connecting with locals; appreciating cultural, artistic, and natural wonders; learning about both history and contemporary life; and having an experience-driven trip. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

In this travel talk, Rick Steves covers the skills you'll need to find the ideal European hotel, B and B, or hostel, and offers advice for using hotel-review and booking websites, getting online, and doing laundry. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

In this travel class, Rick Steves takes you on a culinary tour through Europe, with advice on choosing the perfect restaurant, interpreting menus, enjoying local specialties, tipping, and joining local cooking classes and food tours. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

In this travel skills talk, Rick Steves outlines your options for getting around Europe — by train, bus, rental car, or plane — and explains how you can master big cities by using public transportation, taxis, and bicycles. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

In this travel lecture, Rick Steves offers tips on using your mobile phone in Europe without incurring high roaming charges, and explains how easy it is to hurdle the language barrier if you learn a few polite phrases and trust yourself to make educated guesses. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

In this travel skills talk, Rick Steves explains how to avoid fees while getting cash from European ATMs, demystifies Europe's "chip-and-PIN" technology, offers tips on outsmarting pickpockets and con artists, and discusses the fear of terrorism. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

In this travel class, Rick Steves offers advice for packing light and fitting everything you'll need for a European trip into one carry-on-the-plane-sized bag — whether you're going for a few days or a few months. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.

In this travel lecture, Rick Steves offers tips on gathering information, planning a smart itinerary, avoiding crowds, taking a tour or a cruise, traveling in peak season vs. off-season, and joining local walking, bus, or bike tours. Visit www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.