Rick Steves
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Educational and Social Advocacy
Steves, a member of the Lutheran faith, has created educational content on topics such as the European Reformation and Martin Luther. He is an active supporter of Liberation Theology and has spoken for organizations including the Lutheran Peace Fellowship. His work often reflects socially conscious messaging alongside practical travel guidance.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 10 May, 1955
- Age
- 64 yrs
- Occupations
- Writer
Radio personality
Travel writer
Businessperson
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Edmonds
- residence
- Edmonds
- Education
- University of Washington
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American travel writer and television host
- Net Worth 2021
- 10 million
Personal Life
Rick Steves was married to Anne Steves until their divorce in 2010. Together, they have two adult children, Jackie Steves and Andy Steves. Andy has followed in his father's footsteps, launching his own travel company and writing guidebooks. Rick Steves spends roughly one-third of each year in Europe, conducting research for new editions of his guidebooks and filming episodes of his television program. His estimated net worth is approximately $10 million.
Advocacy for Drug Policy Reform and Homelessness Solutions
In addition to his travel work, Steves is an advocate for the decriminalization of marijuana for responsible adult use. He contends that marijuana should be viewed similarly to legal substances such as tobacco and alcohol, rather than as a hard drug. Steves is also outspoken in support of policies aimed at addressing homelessness.
