The Journal. Rick Steves Is Tired of Hearing 'Have a Safe Trip'
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Jun 29, 2025 
Travel business mogul Rick Steves shares insights on why fear shouldn't curb exploration. He discusses the intertwining of travel and progressive politics, emphasizing how travel can bridge divides. Steves reflects on the challenges of traveling with young children and the ethical responsibilities businesses have towards their employees, especially post-pandemic. Additionally, he advocates for aligning personal ethics with professional choices, touching on topics like cannabis legalization and the impact of politics on the travel experience.
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Traveling with Young Kids
- Rick Steves traveled in Europe regularly with his children at young ages, enhancing their education and family bonding.
- He believes traveling with kids, if affordable, enriches parenting and broadens children's perspectives.
Embrace Serendipity in Travel
- Seek the ‘hippie trail’ spirit by stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing serendipity in travel.
- Choose exploration over bucket lists to gain deeper cultural understanding and broaden your perspective.
Travel Builds Bridges, Not Walls
- Building walls to feel safer is folly; travel teaches us the connectedness and shared humanity with the world.
- Travel helps build bridges of understanding and is crucial for a stable, secure society.