Don't let Rick Steves' gentle demeanor fool you. He's one determined man—especially if something piques his curiosity, which is a great thing for all of us. In the mid-'70s, while sitting in a ...

In 1978, Rick Steves had a good thing going at home in Edmonds, Washington – until he blew it up. He was recently out of college and had already taken a few formative trips to Europe. He was a busy ...