Our Mission at Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door
Our mission is to inspire, inform and equip Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable and culturally broadening. We value travel as a powerful way to better understand and contribute to the world in which we live. We strive to keep our own travel style, our world outlook and our business practices consistent with these values.
- Read more about Rick's Travel Philosophy
What we do
- We teach do-it-yourself travel seminars — often for free
- We research and write European guidebooks and produce a public television series and radio show
- We sell European railpasses
- We provide travel consulting and trip planning services
- We organize and lead energetic tours throughout Europe
- We sell select travel bags, guidebooks, maps, DVDs, and other travelers' supplies
- We sponsor our Europe Through the Back Door Travel Center and website
- We travel...a lot
What we don't do
- We are not travel agents, so we don't book flights, hotels, or rental cars
How to contact us
- If you have travel questions or feedback for Rick, send an email or call 425/771-8303
- For all other departments, visit the Contact Us page