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Americans accustomed to global travel find themselves on uncharted ground today — as citizens of a nation whose president is hostile to the governments of countries most visited by Americans. What does this recent rupture of longstanding ties with U.S. allies mean for Americans who travel overseas? America’s foremost travel writer, Rick Steves, believes there’s more to travel than good food and fun in the sun. By venturing out of their comfort zones, American travelers can gain an empathy for the other 96 percent of humanity and a better understanding of the interconnectedness of today’s world. In a provocative slideshow lecture, Rick draws from lessons learned in a lifetime of travel to illustrate how, when Americans “travel as a political act,” they come home with the greatest of all souvenirs: a broader perspective. Then Rick and Cascadia Daily News Executive Editor Ron Judd will explore a wide range of questions, including:
- Should Americans still feel safe traveling in Europe?
- Can and should American travelers still be a force for reconciliation in the face of such open hostility by the U.S. government?
- What strategies should American travelers employ to navigate these dicey geopolitical waters?
Rick Steves is a popular public television host, a best-selling guidebook author, and an outspoken activist who encourages Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel. He is the founder and owner of Rick Steves' Europe, a travel business with a small-group tour program that brings more than 30,000 people to Europe annually. Rick lives and works in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington.
Cascadia Daily News is a locally owned and community-supported newspaper proudly serving Whatcom and Skagit Counties since 2022. In addition to its weekly newspaper and daily online news, Cascadia Daily News has hosted over a dozen public events to educate, inform and listen to your Northwest Washington community. The newspaper has nearly 7,000 subscribers in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Rick Steves last made a sold-out public appearance with Cascadia Daily News with a lecture titled Fascism: Lessons from Europe's 20th Century Nightmare at Sehome High School in October 2024.
Cascadia Daily News is partnering with local bookseller Village Books to have copies of Rick Steves’ books available for sale at the show.
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Mount Baker Theatre, 108 N Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225-4408, United States
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