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karynnj

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63. I second that

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 12:41 PM

Dec 2025

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 2025 OP

What a wonderful contribution. badhair77 Dec 2025 #1

Yes. So true. FM123 Dec 2025 #2

He's a hero. highplainsdem Dec 2025 #3

He is the absolute definition of a hero. flashman13 Dec 2025 #8

Absolutely! FM123 Dec 2025 #21

He certainly is in my book. FM123 Dec 2025 #20

Heroic DarthDem Dec 2025 #4

Yes, a wonderful and generous decision. FM123 Dec 2025 #22

"*Rick Steves really does restore my faith in humanity....." - WORD! UTUSN Dec 2025 #5

Yes! FM123 Dec 2025 #23

Rick Steves - the name was familiar but I don't watch any TV. Wikipedia - wow. erronis Dec 2025 #6

Wow indeed. I had no idea. See my comment #11 below. Thanks. FadedMullet Dec 2025 #12

Wow is right. FM123 Dec 2025 #24

COOLIO!! 2naSalit Dec 2025 #7

Yes, quite a few good deeds indeed. FM123 Dec 2025 #25

Maybe Nicole can interview him on her Best People podcast? lark Dec 2025 #9

That would be perfect, one good soul interviewing another good soul. FadedMullet Dec 2025 #18

Agree about both! lark Dec 2025 #45

What a great idea! FM123 Dec 2025 #26

What a wonderful thing to do if you have the money... what a great way slightlv Dec 2025 #10

Yes. A very special person! FM123 Dec 2025 #27

I've always liked Rick Steves and, to be honest, been envious of his life and work. This generous thing..... FadedMullet Dec 2025 #11

Common amongst many public media personas. Tommy Carcetti Dec 2025 #14

That is a great observation. Kindness shows, doesn't it? FadedMullet Dec 2025 #15

Yes, the kindness really shows through. FM123 Dec 2025 #30

Yes, reminds me of them too. FM123 Dec 2025 #29

Yes, his generosity is definitely next level. FM123 Dec 2025 #28

Wow I just looked him up... Nice Guy! Cha Dec 2025 #13

Yes, such a good guy. FM123 Dec 2025 #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 2025 #16

Yes, I too only learned about it when I read his article. FM123 Dec 2025 #32

Angels among us. calimary Dec 2025 #17

Yes, especially the ones who need it the most. FM123 Dec 2025 #33

I am crying now... liberalla Dec 2025 #19

Me too. It really touched my heart. FM123 Dec 2025 #34

Also a brief story here nilram Dec 2025 #35

LOVE this! calimary Dec 2025 #36

Thanks for sharing that! FM123 Dec 2025 #50

kick! blogslug Dec 2025 #37

Thanks! FM123 Dec 2025 #62

Pacific Northwest Democrat! Time to watch "Rick Steves' European Christmas," a tradition. betsuni Dec 2025 #38

So glad to know another DUer who watches Rick on PBS... llmart Dec 2025 #42

And his books are terrific! Only guidebook that was really helpful to me was his. betsuni Dec 2025 #43

Yes, I take his guidebooks with me on travels too. FM123 Dec 2025 #61

I second that karynnj Dec 2025 #63

Love his shows! FM123 Dec 2025 #52

Yes, perfect time to watch that show! FM123 Dec 2025 #51

One of the good guys shanti Dec 2025 #39

Def one of the good guys! FM123 Dec 2025 #60

wow MadameButterfly Dec 2025 #40

Yep! FM123 Dec 2025 #59

He is a wonderful man pfitz59 Dec 2025 #41

Yes, FM123 Dec 2025 #58

Wish jaymac Dec 2025 #44

Yep, I wish that too. FM123 Dec 2025 #57

A real mensch Wild blueberry Dec 2025 #46

He sure is! FM123 Dec 2025 #56

Thank you for sharing, and for starting my day with a moment of joy. niyad Dec 2025 #47

You are so welcome. FM123 Dec 2025 #53

I have already shared it widely. niyad Dec 2025 #64

Steves is the epitome of humanitarianism. Texin Dec 2025 #48

Yes! Such a humanitarian! FM123 Dec 2025 #55

We deserve a president like Rick! bagimin Dec 2025 #49

Yes, a good heart for sure! FM123 Dec 2025 #54

Thank you ms.pamela Dec 2025 #65

Yes, such a lovely thing to do for them! FM123 Dec 2025 #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 2025 #66

Yes, so uplifting. It brought tears to my eyes when I first read what he did. FM123 Dec 2025 #69

What a great gesture. Kudos Mr. Steves!!! Devilsun Dec 2025 #67

I agree, such a great gesture. FM123 Dec 2025 #70

Sadddened, "...how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans." liberalla Dec 2025 #71

Yes, that statement struck a chord with me too. FM123 Dec 2025 #72