Rick Steves - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 10, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Age | 70 |
| Birthplace | Barstow, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Rick Steves's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Travel writing, hosting 'Rick Steves' Europe' on PBS, and authoring numerous travel guidebooks focusing primarily on European destinations. |
Intro
Rick Steves is an American travel writer, author, and television personality best known for his travel guides and the long-running public television series 'Rick Steves' Europe.' He is recognized for encouraging American audiences to explore Europe through guidebooks, documentaries, and his radio and television broadcasts.
Early Life & Background
Rick Steves was born in Barstow, California. He grew up in Edmonds, Washington, and took his first trip to Europe with his family at age 14. He attended the University of Washington, initially studying piano performance before discovering his passion for travel and European culture.
Career Highlights
- Host and writer of the PBS series 'Rick Steves' Europe' since 2000.
- Author of the best-selling 'Europe Through the Back Door' travel guidebook series, first published in 1979.
- Founder of Rick Steves' Europe, a travel business based in Edmonds, Washington.
- Host of the weekly public radio program 'Travel with Rick Steves.'
- Prominent advocate for smart, affordable independent travel and cultural exchange.
Trivia
- Steves is a vocal proponent of marijuana legalization in the United States.
- He often travels with only a backpack, emphasizing budget-conscious and immersive travel.
- Rick Steves donates significant portions of his income to charitable causes, including hunger relief and public broadcasting.
FAQs
People also ask
Rick Steves is 70 years old.
Rick Steves was born the 10 May 1955.
Barstow, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 10th, 1955, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 10th, 1955 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett
- Popular movie: I'll Cry Tomorrow directed by Daniel Mann
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