Rick on Public TV: 2010
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2011-2012 Blu-Ray Set
@Editor, I appreciate the response and that there are some new Blu-Ray releases, but I was more interested in the latest 10 shows released as a single Blu-Ray set (as a continuation of the 80-episode set that I currently have). Thanks!
LP
Beaverton, OR USA Sun 12/19/2010
Sarajevo
We would love to see a show on Sarajevo! As always we are very inspired by your program. Thanks
James
Richmond, VA USA Wed 12/15/2010
Galicia and Northern Spain
I just finished watching the new episode on Galicia and the Camino de Santiago (Northern Spain). As always, the production is top notch and Rick's insight is right-on. However, I must admit that I was somewhat disappointed with the content of the program. In my humble opinion, there was far too much time spent on the journey followed by the pilgrims and not enough on the destination itself. Santiago de Compostela is a gorgeous city and a pleasure to visit. Rick does cover the area in much more detail in the Spain Guide Book. The missing essentials, I feel, included stops in Cantabria, e.g. Santillana del Mar and Santander; in Asturias (e.g. The Picos de Europa National Park and Covadonga); and other Galician destinations (e.g Lugo and its Roman Wall and the gorgeous setting of La Coruna as sell as The Rias Bajas/Vigo areas). I am comparing this show to those in Southern Spain and to the ones for the various regions in France and I think that this one lacks the Galician one lacks the depth and breath of the other shows.
Joe
Tampa, FL USA Thu 12/09/2010
New Series in Blu-Ray?
Are there any plans on releasing the new series in Blu-Ray as a standalone package? I have all of the DVD's so far and would really like to just pick up the new series in Blu-Ray. Thanks!
Editor's Note: There are several Blu-Ray compilations now available in our travel store at www.ricksteves.com. Enjoy!
LP
Beaverton, OR USA Sun 12/05/2010
All I Want for Christmas Are Rick Steves Blu-Rays
About 10 years ago, I purchased the VHS tapes for the 1990-98 seasons of Rick's original PBS travel show. I always meant to by the DVDs of the 2000-08 shows but never did. Now with Blu-ray being the new medium, I'm dreaming of the following "Ultimate Collectors" set for BR -
All shows from all seasons 1990-2010-the '90s shows are somewhat dated but still fun to watch and compare with the new ones to see all the changes to Europe and to Rick. All the specials including Iran, European Christmas, Travel Skills (including the late '80s PBS travel specials that started the whole series), and shows made specifically for the pledge drives. The bonus features could include the Political Act lectures, tour previews, Rick's slideshow presentations, the ELCA videos, and of course the blooper reels. Also, think of the possibilities with internet connectivity from the discs.
Editor's Note: There are several Blu-Ray compilations now available in our travel store at www.ricksteves.com. Enjoy!
Dewi
CO USA Sun 12/05/2010
2009 vacation in Poland
I like your show, since it is very educational. I get to know about places that I have not been to. Last year, I was fortunate to go to Warsaw, Poznan and Wroclaw with my family. It was nice being with friends in Poland as well. I liked the garden where Frydriyk Chopin is buried. I liked walking threw the Wroclaw and looking at the buildings and the little gnomes statues through out the city. Even though I did not get to stay there for very long in Poland, I really appreciated being in a place. My family and I enjoyed the food and the places in Poland, and I hope that you might as well. I hope that there can be a show based in Poland, since it would be really interesting to show on PBS and through out the US as well. I hope that Rick Steves can enjoy going to Poland as much as my family and I did?
Samuel Barringer
Santa Cruz, CA USA Sat 12/04/2010
IRAN
Thnk you so much for your program on Iran.
What a beautiful country and people. The people seem so friendly and happy. Maybe some laws are strick, but modesty rules. No so in the USA. Seems as though the women are treated fairly and can get a good education. So impressed with country's ancient history. Would love to go there to see ancient ruins if country allowed it. Not crazy about the anti American graffitti. Thank you Rick for such an informative program about a country we know little about. Wish the show was an hour long. Saw it on the Create station.
Mona T. Plummer
Albany, NY USA Mon 11/22/2010
Denmark
My mother and I enjoy watching your programs together especially the ones on Scandinavia. If you say that Denmark did not do enough against the nazis why don't you mention that individual Danes used their small fishing boats to rescue almost all of the more than 7,000 Danish Jews in 1943 before they could be sent to concentration camps like the French Jews while 40 million frenchmen stood by and watched. Just search 'Danish resistance in WW II" for a bibliography of true accounts of how Danish Jews were sent to Sweden! by their danish friends!
Stephanie Vogel
Poulsbo, WA USA Sat 11/06/2010
Travel videos
I really enjoy your shows, but am surprised that you have not yet done a program on Slovakia, which has such a rich history, gorgeous and unspoiled Medieval towns, and some very beautiful natural areas such as ice caves, the Tatra Mountains and Slovak Paradise National Park.
Michael Kopanic
Cresson, PA USA Sun 10/31/2010
A couple of places overlooked
I love your shows, Rick, but I'd also like to see some of the countries you haven't covered yet, such as Latvia and Lithuania, Malta, the rest of European Russia, and Ukraine?
Karen
Minneapolis, MN USA Wed 10/13/2010
Andalucia
Andalucia! No mere tour - Rick's show spot on - captured and conveyed it's true essence - delightful!
Lynda
Lemoore, ca USA Mon 10/11/2010
Blu-Ray
Maybe my dream will come true. Just saw the Travel Store now has four different collections on BluRay available. Thanks and keep em' coming Rick but I'm holding out for the Ultimate Edition (see previous post).
Dewi
CO USA Tue 10/05/2010
Rick is Awesome
we love Rick Steves... I so enjoy watching his PBS programs and can't wait to get my own copies. My dream is to travel the world and homeschooling my children at the same time. BTW I am Christian and think S is very open minded but definately believes in God (this is a comment on someone elses thoughts on his faith). We also LOVED his talks at the Hempfest in Seattle WA and on TV the other day about our Civil Liberties! We NEED to take cues from what's working around the world and what so obviously is not working here. If you don't know what I am talking about check out what he says about the decriminalization of marijuana.
Tiffany D
bremerton, WA USA Thu 09/16/2010
Love the show
Although my family watches very little TV, we try not to miss this show. We love it! I was saddened to hear that Rick and his wife have divorced.
Fred
MI USA Thu 09/09/2010
Thumbs Up/ Up Yours, Pal!
Given Rick's talk in his episode on Iran, expounding that learning more about each other's cultures can lead to friendship and a better world; and having heard that hand gestures mean different things in different parts of the world; I was shocked and concerned when Rick gave a friendly Iranian a "thumbs up." So, I looked it up in Wikipedia... "Thumbs up" traditionally translates as the foulest of gesticular insults in some Middle Eastern countries - the most straightforward interpretation is 'Up yours, pal!' ... In Bangladesh, Iran, and Thailand it is traditionally an obscene gesture, equivalent to the use of the middle finger in the Western world." Why has this episode not been re-edited in the interest of friendship & a better world? [rhetorical Q.]
Scout
Clinton Corners, NY USA Wed 08/25/2010
Rick's Film Producer
I have all of Rick's DVD's and still watch him on TV all the time. I often wonder: If someone started watching his videos and didn't know who Simon was; they might think: "my God, this guy is following him all over Europe[INVALID]He's being stalked by this guy!"
John R Rebillot
St. Petersburg, FL USA Sun 08/22/2010
Judy in Detroit
Janet from Detroit...
Not sure what episodes you are watching. I am a Pastor and find nothing negative coming from RS about Christianity. It is also VERY clear that he is a Christian, he speaks of his church and faith quite often. Besides...even if he was not a christian and had a negative view of Christianity...it's a travel show!
Only listening to people who think, act and believe only exactly as you do is the antithesis to good travel and the example of Jesus.
Mark
Tallahassee, FL USA Mon 08/16/2010
Why isn't Rick on the Travel Channel?
I love that your program is only on PBS and not the Travel Channel, so fewer people know of your destinations. I guess the Travel Channel prefers to show ridiculous content, like where to find the best hotdogs in America. Other than Anthony Bourdain and Samantha Brown (both wonderful) there isn't much on there making for decent viewing. Oh well, the TC's loss is our gain.
As for a previous comment about Rick's voice, I find it rather mellow and not annoying in the least. And I also find Rick's comments on Christianity quite respectful. Keep doing what you're doing, Rick!
Michael
Huntington Beach, CA USA Sat 08/14/2010
Thanks
My two kids and I tried to do the ETBD; bought three of your guidebooks on Italy and they were very helpful. Thank-you for the ideas and details you provide the reader. In Rome, we stayed at the Hotel Victoria, it is not in your list; but we really liked it. Cleanliness, large bathroom, and an excellent breakfast were the things we like about this hotel. Your guidebooks provided details which were informative and safe. Thank you.
Emma
McAllen, Texas USA Wed 08/04/2010
Rick Steves
Rick Steves has the most annoying voice on TV. Even though I watched his shows in the past to see various countries, oftentimes my husband and I would pick up oftentimes veiled negative comments about Christianity from him. It's obvious his leanings are toward secular humanism, which I personally don't want to see on a travel show. So I don't watch him anymore.
Janet
Detroit , MI USA Wed 07/28/2010
My Blu-ray Heaven
About 10 years ago, I purchased the VHS tapes for the 1990-98 seasons of Rick's original PBS travel show. I always meant to by the DVDs of the 2000-08 shows but never did. Now with Blu-ray being the new medium, I'm dreaming of the following "Ultimate Collectors" set for BR -
All shows from all seasons 1990-2010-the '90s shows are somewhat dated but still fun to watch and compare with the new ones to see all the changes to Europe and to Rick. All the specials including Iran, European Christmas, Travel Skills (including the late ‘80s PBS travel specials that started the whole series), and shows made specifically for the pledge drives. The bonus features could include the Political Act lectures, tour previews, Rick's slideshow presentations, the ELCA videos, and of course the blooper reels.
Also, think of the possibilities with internet connectivity from the discs.
Dewi
CO USA Mon 07/19/2010
Bavaria
We watched your show on Bavaria and saw two castles featured built by/for King Ludwig. You missed a third one, on Chimsee, Herreninsel, which is built on the style of Versailles, minus the two side arms... so Ludwig is responsible for 3 well-known castles in his time.
Terry
Oakville, ONT. CDA Sun 07/11/2010
great news
A new season!!! I can't wait to explore more of Europe with you. I'm very excited!!!
Ryan
Windsor, ON USA Fri 07/09/2010
visit Romania!!
Hi, Mr. Steves! I absolutely love to watch your shows. You should visit Romania though
julia balaie
detroit, MI USA Fri 07/02/2010
Old Series
Where can I find the DVD's from the 1991 to 1999 years? I looked everywhere and cannot locate them.
Ryan
Windsor, ON Canada Thu 06/17/2010
The Threadline
What I have come to appreciate about Rick's show is a deep sense of humanism, tolerance, appreciation of cultural diversity, and an understanding of the value of the arts. It is not just a travelogue; it is an ongoing demonstration of progressive democratic humanism.
Doug Smith
Kamloops, Canada Thu 06/17/2010
Harding Hotel, Dublin
Dear Rick,
I was browsing in a Book Shop the other day and saw your guide for Ireland 2010 in it you gave high ratings to my favorite little hotel in Dublin, the Harding Hotel. Not only that but you also gave good marks to the Copper Alley Bistro connected to the hotel. Rick, I stayed 2 times in 4 months at the Harding, Dec 5-14th 2009, and What should have been 10 days in April 2010 became 17 due to Volcanic Ash. The people at the Harding became friends (from the bar staff, dinning room) and they all looked after me, gave advice on tours, etc. The staff provides curteous service, and work hard everyday to ensure their guests a pleasant stay. Thanks for recognising them.
Jennifer Ohashi
Philadelphia, PA USA Mon 06/07/2010
Awards for Rick's shows?
Don't know where else to post this, so I'll put it here. Watching Rick's shows today (my wife and I proudly own all his videos, even some very old ones before the "Rick Steves Europe" DVDs he now packages, when he looked like he was about 26!) I wondered suddenly why he has never won an Emmy, not to mention a Peabody, which I think would be more the caliber award that Rick, Simon and Karel deserve. Or have they????
John
San Francisco, CA USA Sat 05/29/2010
poland
Rick it was nice that you maid program about Poland.Half of the program you were talking about Jaws and Nazis,but you said nothing about Poles who risking their and their families lives(for helping a Jew,Pole and his family would be killed by Nazis and they would burn their entire village) ,saved hundreds of thousands of Jewish lives.In Tel-aviv there is a memorial for those who saved Jews and most names on this memorial are names of Poles!
andy
ct USA Fri 05/21/2010
Music
I wish you would offer compilations of the music that you use in your T.V. shows.
Connie
Wichita, Ks USA Thu 05/20/2010
I am looking for a show on Budapest
Thanks Rick, I get up every morning at 6:30 Am to watch your show on WNIT public TV from Elkhart, IN I live in Niles, MI which is just about 15 miles from Elkhart, IN. Keep up the good work.
Virginia Martin
Niles, MI USA Tue 04/20/2010
Attn: Terry
Scroll down, this question is answered below.
Ben
Denver, CO USA Mon 04/19/2010
New DVDs
When will season 6 DVDs be available?
Terry
Cincinnati, OH USA Sun 04/18/2010
Inspiration for All Ages
I am in 11th grade, and everyday when I get home from school I watch at least one episode of Rick Steves Europe. His show has inspired me to follow in his footsteps and pursue a career in travel. It would be incredible if I could host my own travel show in the future. :))
Rick Steves touches everyone from adults to teenagers like me.
Chelsea Bilger
Fishers, IN USA Fri 04/16/2010
RIck Steve's Med Mosaic
Just watched Rick Steve's Mediterranean Mosaic. Wonderful show. I've never been inspired to travel to Croatia before, but it's on my list now!
Angela
Bloomington, IL USA Sat 03/13/2010
Travel as a political act
Was just watching Rick on WTVS (Detroit Public TV) talking about travel as a political act & how to increase your understanding of people & cultures other than your own...GO STEVE! I pass your message along as often as I can. Thank you and keep doing what you do.
Christine Allebone
Vancouver, BC Canada Tue 03/09/2010
Iran Special
I just wanted to say thanks! for the Iran special. With all of the political controversy between our government and theirs it is very easy to forget the rich history of the Persian people. It was a joy to watch.
Julie Harrill
Jacksonville, Fl USA Tue 02/23/2010
Your Shows & DVD's
I've watched you on TV for a long time and truly enjoy your shows. As a matter of fact, we are planning a trip to Spain, and just may add the Dordogne region of France because of you!
Just wanted to say also that I suggested to my dentist that instead of showing slideshows and videos of peoples before and after "mouths," while we are in the "chair," travel videos would be nice. Well guess what? She invested in a whole collection of your DVD's, and now it makes sitting in the chair, just a little more enjoyable! And for instance, I never thought I'd want to go to Germany, but after seeing your video, it is now one of the places I want to visit! THANKS!
Yolanda Oglesby
Corona, CA USA Sun 02/14/2010
Iran show
Rick, I just saw your Iran show and wanted to thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for visiting that nation and showing us the people and their lives. It's the most vitally important work any of us can do - helping us connect as human beings.
Janet
Washington, DC USA Tue 02/02/2010
Ricks DVDs and Shows
I love watching Rick's shows. I'm on my way to Paris for the third time and each time before I go, I pop Rick's France DVD into the player and get a helpful hint each time I view. In addition, your episodes on the South of France/Province/Rivera were great and right on target. I really think anyone planning an overseas trip should do themselves a huge favor and invest in a DVD or two--or three--or four........and spend a couple of hours viewing Rick's trips to where you plan to go. They are as informative as Mr. Steve's is amiable and friendly!
Cathe
Wayne, PA USA Wed 01/27/2010
suggestion
I love your shows. How about a series on Canada? Each province could fill 2 or 3 episodes.
lucy
Clinton, OK USA Sat 01/23/2010
general
Rick, great shows. By the way, "enormity" does not mean large, it means a high degree of evil.
herb duval
CINCINNATI, OH USA Sat 01/16/2010
thanks
this is the only way i can travel is through the eyes of Rick Steves. thanks for bringing the world and i only hope one day i may see the world as you do.
arlene
lilburn, ga USA Fri 01/08/2010