Europe beware when a young man full of wanderlust comes under the spell of travel guru Rick Steves. Kevin Dean took Steves’ independent touring methods to the Old Country, but not everything went as planned or promised. What really happens when Steves - or at least his guidebook - is in charge of the journey? From mistakenly “storming” Edinburgh Castle, to violating a Cold War military treaty, to navigating the protocols of shared hotel bathrooms, Kevin finds both wonder and hilarity in cheap international trips. His absorbing tale creates a fun and informative travelogue as he gamely tries to follow Steves’ “back door” itineraries and advice. Like his holiday hero, Kevin finds that the thrill of Europe is in its characters, waysides, and wrong turns as well as its famous sights. Fans and critics of Rick Steves, armchair travelers, and those who simply love a good story well told will all relish grabbing an imaginary rucksack and tagging along.
Europe beware when a young man full of wanderlust comes under the spell of travel guru Rick Steves. Kevin Dean took Steves’ independent touring methods to the Old Country, but not everything went as planned or promised. What really happens when Steves - or at least his guidebook - is in charge of the journey? From mistakenly “storming” Edinburgh Castle, to violating a Cold War military treaty, to navigating the protocols of shared hotel bathrooms, Kevin finds both wonder and hilarity in cheap international trips. His absorbing tale creates a fun and informative travelogue as he gamely tries to follow Steves’ “back door” itineraries and advice. Like his holiday hero, Kevin finds that the thrill of Europe is in its characters, waysides, and wrong turns as well as its famous sights. Fans and critics of Rick Steves, armchair travelers, and those who simply love a good story well told will all relish grabbing an imaginary rucksack and tagging along.