Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of

Rick Steves' Europe © 2006 | Take a peek behind the scenes of the public television series "Rick Steves' Europe" as Rick and his crew scamper through Milan and around Lake Como. You'll follow the creative process as the challenges and surprises that come with travel are shaped into a finished TV show. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #behindthescenes

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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

[OsoCaliforniano]

I came to europe after watching this man's shows. I found my wife in europe after being inspired by these shows and now I live in Spain and am becoming a Spanish citizen. Rick and team you guys are building a bridge to europe for my generation. Thank you for all you've done.

[jimmydingo]

What an absolute grind! Definitely not a vacation with a basic video camera. Ton of work and I have appreciated all of Rick & the gang's work for many years.

[AffinityNetNews]

People have absolutely no idea what it takes to produce even a 30 second TV spot. Every second must be accounted for and rethought endlessly before shooting. The most difficult of all is not so much the video and lighting but, the sound quality is vital to the shot as well. Real pros make it all look so simple when in-fact, it's grueling long-hours of exhausting work to produce high-quality TV and Film production work. But, those of us in the business love it! Keep up the wonderful work Rick and team. Thank you for your passion ! Your work is much loved !

[jetz]

I would say Rick's shows are the best in public television. So genuine. And so much to learn from them. It's amazing they are done with such a compact team.

[subhasisghatak]

Hi Rick, I'm a poor Indian and will never be able to visit so many places of Europe. But I follow your channel and enjoy very much. Nice to learn so many things from you... history of the place, culture, people, cuisines, etc. etc..Great job from your team.Thanks a lot.

[loalipe]

I think I've already watched every single episode (except for Travel Skills) over these months in quarantine. They've truly helped me "get out" and feel like I'm "traveling" too. My 11-year old has begun to take interest and I just might have to go back to places I've already visited. A writer myself, I love Rick Steves' writing style and am happy to see the collaboration of Simon, Carl and Rick. They're a lean mean creative team! Thank you for keeping me sane over these months. God bless you! You will travel again...God willing...and I'll be there right with you.Stay well!

[diegofranco]

My God, I can proudly say that I have travelled all of Europe and toured its environs breathtakingly during the whole time of this on-going pandemic! Thank you Rick Steves and company. I am truly grateful from where I am forced to stay home for good in these coronavirus times in my part of the world called The Philippines.

[kingdomherald]

Rick's passion and knowledge, more than anything else, accounts for most of the quality of these shows . But from the little I know about video, the cameraman and producer have every thing to be proud of. These shows help me to relax. Excellent work! Keep on travelling guys!

[MarioJC]

One of my favorites tv program, very entertaining and informative.LIKE.

[sumangoswami]

I appreciate the crew's work....hats off man❤❤👌 keep up the good work

[ronaldk.sitlhou]

All thanks to your show, I feel like I had travelled to almost every country of Europe without having to actually go there physically.

[lalrinchhanazote]

One of my most favourite shows, so soothing & real stress buster. Lots of love & blessings to Rick Steves' Europe team😘🙏👌

[jerryhorn]

Rick, Simon, and Karel: the Three Musketeers of travel television! Bravo, gentlemen!

[josedess]

Rick you have a fantastic team too while you, re very good at it too

[elenagalvez]

Youre all amazing, wonderful, brillant and humble, I love you all, more blessed travelling, God bless you all

[milamorrill]

Beautiful countries like I am traveling....dreaming!

[denniswilde]

This is I think my favourite show of all the Rick S. productions. Seeing the hard work put into producing one of these shows and getting to see the support crew on personal level. Great job, thank you for all your hard work!!!!

[kiddualex]

I have got to travel the world right from my screen with the help of Rick Steve. I love every production you put out.

[edgarteran]

As a photojournalist. It's fun and we make it look easy but it's hard work and your news story can change. We do the editing and do live remotes with tight deadlines. I'm watching this video.. I understand completely what Rick's himself and team go through.

[groundofbeing]

“Hi, I’m Rick Steves, and I’m the Mr. Rodgers for a world of neighbors.” -love this guy!