Discover why and how passionate teachers of their culture create experiences that are positive, vibrant, and memorable. Rick Steves has trained and worked with hundreds of tour guides and received feedback from thousands of travelers. Here he shares core skills and practices that make for great discoveries and memories on our travels, growing our understanding as we broaden our perspectives. Travel writer, tour guide and author of many books about travel. Presenter of Rick Steves' Europe, a travel series on public television. Rick also hosts a public radio travel show called Travel with Rick Steves. His approach encourages travelers to become immersed in the way of life of the locals. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event in the TED conference format, but independently organized by a local community. For more information, visit https://www.ted.com/tedx

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