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karynnj

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63. I second that

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 11:41 AM

Dec 22

when we were still traveling, I found it so much better to use following his tour suggests than signing up for group tours. We could move at our own pace, spending more time when something interested us and less if it didn't. The last we used was his Madrid book where the paths through the center city were great.

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I bought a Hygiene Center for Christmas (Rick Steves) [View all] FM123 Dec 21 OP

What a wonderful contribution. badhair77 Dec 21 #1

Yes. So true. FM123 Dec 21 #2

He's a hero. highplainsdem Dec 21 #3

He is the absolute definition of a hero. flashman13 Dec 21 #8

Absolutely! FM123 Dec 21 #21

He certainly is in my book. FM123 Dec 21 #20

Heroic DarthDem Dec 21 #4

Yes, a wonderful and generous decision. FM123 Dec 21 #22

"*Rick Steves really does restore my faith in humanity....." - WORD! UTUSN Dec 21 #5

Yes! FM123 Dec 21 #23

Rick Steves - the name was familiar but I don't watch any TV. Wikipedia - wow. erronis Dec 21 #6

Wow indeed. I had no idea. See my comment #11 below. Thanks. FadedMullet Dec 21 #12

Wow is right. FM123 Dec 21 #24

COOLIO!! 2naSalit Dec 21 #7

Yes, quite a few good deeds indeed. FM123 Dec 21 #25

Maybe Nicole can interview him on her Best People podcast? lark Dec 21 #9

That would be perfect, one good soul interviewing another good soul. FadedMullet Dec 21 #18

Agree about both! lark Dec 22 #45

What a great idea! FM123 Dec 21 #26

What a wonderful thing to do if you have the money... what a great way slightlv Dec 21 #10

Yes. A very special person! FM123 Dec 21 #27

I've always liked Rick Steves and, to be honest, been envious of his life and work. This generous thing..... FadedMullet Dec 21 #11

Common amongst many public media personas. Tommy Carcetti Dec 21 #14

That is a great observation. Kindness shows, doesn't it? FadedMullet Dec 21 #15

Yes, the kindness really shows through. FM123 Dec 21 #30

Yes, reminds me of them too. FM123 Dec 21 #29

Yes, his generosity is definitely next level. FM123 Dec 21 #28

Wow I just looked him up... Nice Guy! Cha Dec 21 #13

Yes, such a good guy. FM123 Dec 21 #31

Invisible is right !! I didn't know such things existed, though it seems like a fairly obvious benefit to society. eppur_se_muova Dec 21 #16

Yes, I too only learned about it when I read his article. FM123 Dec 21 #32

Angels among us. calimary Dec 21 #17

Yes, especially the ones who need it the most. FM123 Dec 21 #33

I am crying now... liberalla Dec 21 #19

Me too. It really touched my heart. FM123 Dec 21 #34

Also a brief story here nilram Dec 22 #35

LOVE this! calimary Dec 22 #36

Thanks for sharing that! FM123 Dec 22 #50

kick! blogslug Dec 22 #37

Thanks! FM123 Dec 22 #62

Pacific Northwest Democrat! Time to watch "Rick Steves' European Christmas," a tradition. betsuni Dec 22 #38

So glad to know another DUer who watches Rick on PBS... llmart Dec 22 #42

And his books are terrific! Only guidebook that was really helpful to me was his. betsuni Dec 22 #43

Yes, I take his guidebooks with me on travels too. FM123 Dec 22 #61

I second that karynnj Dec 22 #63

Love his shows! FM123 Dec 22 #52

Yes, perfect time to watch that show! FM123 Dec 22 #51

One of the good guys shanti Dec 22 #39

Def one of the good guys! FM123 Dec 22 #60

wow MadameButterfly Dec 22 #40

Yep! FM123 Dec 22 #59

He is a wonderful man pfitz59 Dec 22 #41

Yes, FM123 Dec 22 #58

Wish jaymac Dec 22 #44

Yep, I wish that too. FM123 Dec 22 #57

A real mensch Wild blueberry Dec 22 #46

He sure is! FM123 Dec 22 #56

Thank you for sharing, and for starting my day with a moment of joy. niyad Dec 22 #47

You are so welcome. FM123 Dec 22 #53

I have already shared it widely. niyad Dec 22 #64

Steves is the epitome of humanitarianism. Texin Dec 22 #48

Yes! Such a humanitarian! FM123 Dec 22 #55

We deserve a president like Rick! bagimin Dec 22 #49

Yes, a good heart for sure! FM123 Dec 22 #54

Thank you ms.pamela Dec 22 #65

Yes, such a lovely thing to do for them! FM123 Dec 22 #68

Just saw this. I recommend a repost later today or tomorrow for those who haven't yet seen it since it will Amaryllis Dec 22 #66

Yes, so uplifting. It brought tears to my eyes when I first read what he did. FM123 Dec 22 #69

What a great gesture. Kudos Mr. Steves!!! Devilsun Dec 22 #67

I agree, such a great gesture. FM123 Dec 22 #70

Sadddened, "...how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans." liberalla Dec 24 #71

Yes, that statement struck a chord with me too. FM123 Dec 24 #72