Free Travel Classes

Join Rick and his team of travel-savvy teachers for free travel classes.

Virtual Festivals

The 2026 Travel Festival

January 12–16, 2026

Find out what's new for European travel in 2026. This five-evening virtual series is designed to help travelers brush up on European travel best practices and pick up timely tips for successful trips in the year ahead. Register for one or all events.

Special Event

Rick Steves' On the Hippie Trail Hosted By The Creative Retirement Institute

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Edmonds Center for the Arts

Stow away with Rick as he shares photos and spins yarns from his 1978 adventure along the storied "Hippie Trail" from Istanbul to Katmandu. This event is free to attend, but please register.

Weekly Virtual Classes

Monday Night Travel

Join Rick's live Monday Night Travel party! Together we'll journey to destinations across Europe and beyond with expert guests leading the way. Each week, you'll learn about art, history, food, and culture while picking up tried-and-true travel tips along the way. You'll even have a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A. See upcoming events and register

Travel Talks Video Library

Anytime, Anywhere

You'll find a virtual university of travel wisdom containing more than 90 information-packed, entertaining video lectures, all filmed before a live audience. See all videos