So what does a first time visitor to Europe take away from the experience?
To us, the most important conclusion is that European travel is feasible, rewarding, and fun. Putting yourself in new situations is energizing, and we can all benefit from an opportunity to shake up our ingrained world view.
Words are cheap, but actions are telling. Our trip to England with Rick Steves was such a great success, we have signed on for another outing.
This time we are heading for France, using the Loire to the South of France in 13 Days Tour as a springboard for two walking tours, a week on the Vermillion Coast, followed by 12 days walking from village to village in the Dordogne.
A Rick Steves Tour followed by walking tours is a winning formula for us!
For entertainment purposes, we have itemized some ways in which our usual style of travel contrasts with a Rick Steves Tour:
While we have no intention of abandoning our usual approach to travel, we can certainly add a different style to our repertoire, and intend to do so. Hope you will join us.
