Influential Places in Rick Steves' Life

Rick Steves reflects on three significant places that shaped his life. Starting with his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, where he admires the idyllic landscape and tight-knit community, he appreciates the proximity to nature and the essence of his upbringing. Next, a transformative trip to Europe with his father to visit piano factories in Germany and Norway at the age of 14, during the Apollo moon landing, opened his mind to the diversity and beauty of humanity, emphasizing a pivotal moment in his youth. Lastly, his encounter with the Skorhill stone circle in England led him to embrace the concept of off-the-beaten-path travel, sparking his passion for exploration and cultural immersion.