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karynnj

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63. I second that

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 11:41 AM

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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 Yesterday OP

What a wonderful contribution. badhair77 Yesterday #1

Yes. So true. FM123 Yesterday #2

He's a hero. highplainsdem Yesterday #3

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

Absolutely! FM123 19 hrs ago #21

He certainly is in my book. FM123 19 hrs ago #20

Heroic DarthDem Yesterday #4

Yes, a wonderful and generous decision. FM123 19 hrs ago #22

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

Yes! FM123 19 hrs ago #23

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

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

Wow is right. FM123 19 hrs ago #24

COOLIO!! 2naSalit Yesterday #7

Yes, quite a few good deeds indeed. FM123 18 hrs ago #25

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

That would be perfect, one good soul interviewing another good soul. FadedMullet 23 hrs ago #18

Agree about both! lark 9 hrs ago #45

What a great idea! FM123 18 hrs ago #26

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

Yes. A very special person! FM123 18 hrs ago #27

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

Common amongst many public media personas. Tommy Carcetti Yesterday #14

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

Yes, the kindness really shows through. FM123 18 hrs ago #30

Yes, reminds me of them too. FM123 18 hrs ago #29

Yes, his generosity is definitely next level. FM123 18 hrs ago #28

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

Yes, such a good guy. FM123 18 hrs ago #31

Invisible is right !! I didn't know such things existed, though it seems like a fairly obvious benefit to society. eppur_se_muova 23 hrs ago #16

Yes, I too only learned about it when I read his article. FM123 18 hrs ago #32

Angels among us. calimary 23 hrs ago #17

Yes, especially the ones who need it the most. FM123 18 hrs ago #33

I am crying now... liberalla 23 hrs ago #19

Me too. It really touched my heart. FM123 18 hrs ago #34

Also a brief story here nilram 17 hrs ago #35

LOVE this! calimary 16 hrs ago #36

Thanks for sharing that! FM123 6 hrs ago #50

kick! blogslug 16 hrs ago #37

Thanks! FM123 6 hrs ago #62

Pacific Northwest Democrat! Time to watch "Rick Steves' European Christmas," a tradition. betsuni 16 hrs ago #38

So glad to know another DUer who watches Rick on PBS... llmart 11 hrs ago #42

And his books are terrific! Only guidebook that was really helpful to me was his. betsuni 11 hrs ago #43

Yes, I take his guidebooks with me on travels too. FM123 6 hrs ago #61

I second that karynnj 6 hrs ago #63

Love his shows! FM123 6 hrs ago #52

Yes, perfect time to watch that show! FM123 6 hrs ago #51

One of the good guys shanti 14 hrs ago #39

Def one of the good guys! FM123 6 hrs ago #60

wow MadameButterfly 14 hrs ago #40

Yep! FM123 6 hrs ago #59

He is a wonderful man pfitz59 12 hrs ago #41

Yes, FM123 6 hrs ago #58

Wish jaymac 10 hrs ago #44

Yep, I wish that too. FM123 6 hrs ago #57

A real mensch Wild blueberry 8 hrs ago #46

He sure is! FM123 6 hrs ago #56

Thank you for sharing, and for starting my day with a moment of joy. niyad 8 hrs ago #47

You are so welcome. FM123 6 hrs ago #53

I have already shared it widely. niyad 5 hrs ago #64

Steves is the epitome of humanitarianism. Texin 7 hrs ago #48

Yes! Such a humanitarian! FM123 6 hrs ago #55

We deserve a president like Rick! bagimin 7 hrs ago #49

Yes, a good heart for sure! FM123 6 hrs ago #54

Thank you ms.pamela 5 hrs ago #65

Yes, such a lovely thing to do for them! FM123 3 hrs ago #68

Just saw this. I recommend a repost later today or tomorrow for those who haven't yet seen it since it will Amaryllis 4 hrs ago #66

Yes, so uplifting. It brought tears to my eyes when I first read what he did. FM123 3 hrs ago #69

What a great gesture. Kudos Mr. Steves!!! Devilsun 3 hrs ago #67

I agree, such a great gesture. FM123 3 hrs ago #70