Rick steves travel as a political act: 9781631210686

from foof2you

By traveling outside of our local area whether here in the states or internationally we learn about other cultures, people and customs unlike our own. Steves' shows us how we can use travel to view the United States by leaving it and seeing our country through others eyes.

from zot79

Rick Steves' thought-provoking ramblings about politics and travel are well summed up by a quote from Mark Twain he includes in the last chapter, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Don't be narrow-minded. Read this book and consider broadening your views and expanding...

from mstrust

So very different from his usual travel guides, this book is about Steves' view of many parts of the world he has traveled to, especially as they compare to America or Western thinking. He discusses the feelings towards America in Europe and Tehran, the differing attitudes about drugs, economics,...

from KarenSkullerud

Rick has been traveling for most of his life and shares what he has learned on the political side of things as he sees the world and as the world sees America. He feels we can all learn through travel, through sharing of ideas and ideals. To stay home and be rooted to our own thoughts is a centri...

from jmoncton

Rick Steves is a well known travel writer, has his own TV show and writes an amazing selection of tour books of cities and countries in Europe. If you've watched his show, he comes across as very informed, funny, and to be honest, slightly goofy. This book shows a much more serious and thoughtful...