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Why We Travel

Season 11 Episode 1108 | 26m 47s

In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Is it just hedonism...or something more powerful? After a lifetime of exploring Europe Rick Steves shares his reasons why. This special episode is a sonnet to travel — an introspective love story, set in Europe, that vividly celebrates the rewards of exploring our world and the joy that awaits those who travel.

Aired: 10/14/20 | Expires: 07/17/27
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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