For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 999 ratings

Price: 19.1

Last update: 01-10-2025


About this item

After 40-plus years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories.

Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff in the Swiss Alps, and hear a French farmer's defense of foie gras.

With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell.

Wry, personal, and full of Rick's signature humor, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.


Top reviews from the United States

Dr. Amanda Martin Sandino
5.0 out of 5 stars fun and adventurous
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
I really enjoyed the descriptions and the anecdotes . Leaving to Europe soon, it was great timing to be gifted this book.
jim r.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good price, great book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
Always enjoyed watching Rick Steves on our local PBS station. An enjoyable read with valuable information when traveling in Europe.
Donald Ciccone
5.0 out of 5 stars Like reading my own journals...plus
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2020
First let me say, I've spent the last two decades meticulously following in the footsteps of Rick Steves throughout Europe and the British Isles. I've done this solo... just with his guidebooks. Never been on his tours. I had the great pleasure of finally running into him a few years back in Switzerland. This book is absolutely fascinating because it focuses on the people Rick meets on his travels, not just the places. Things he learns from speaking to people who live there... this is stuff you don't get from just sightseeing. A lot of times I found I had the very same experiences he describes so the book really struck a chord with me. Other times he'll describe something I wish I had experienced, and it only makes me want to go back. Every chapter has you thinking... there's a message in each little essay. This book brings back so many memories while at the same time giving me new things to think about.
carl bergan
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024
Like it
Brownlee
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020
A fun read, but his book: Postcards From Europe - from the 90’s I think - is much more interesting ... and I enjoying reading it more.
P
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice addition to European travel series
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
Nice addition to European travel series: writing style is similiar to Steves' dialogue., with charming anecdotes
digipho
5.0 out of 5 stars ALmost like being there
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
As a 72 year old, house bound, former traveler, Rick gives me the thrill of exploring again, even if it is just on the couch. All his books are wonderful. Giving us rich history, customs, food and people. If only all people were like Rich, we would be in a wonderful place.
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth you time!
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
It was well written . Gave in-depth info about his travels to you about Europe. Held my attention from to beggining to end. A must read.

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