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, 6 p.m.
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 Events
Rick Steves' On the Hippie Trail Hosted By The Creative Retirement Institute
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
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.
The Traveler, the Bishop, American Democracy, and Christian Nationalism
Friday, January 30, 2026, 7-9 p.m.
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Join Rick Steves for a European take on Trump and American democracyand Lutheran Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee takes a hard look at the perversion of Christianity called Christian Nationalism.
Europe Through the Back Door: Travel Skills and Philosophy
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2-4 p.m.
Edmonds Center for the Arts
Join Rick Steves as he shares both the skills and philosophy that he employs to make the most out of every mile, minute, and dollar on your European vacation.
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