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Rick Steves: Why We Travel

Thursday, Mar. 10 at 7 p.m.

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.

Select this program when you support Arizona PBS and get the “Why We Travel” combo, including a DVD set, books and Rick’s newsletter. 

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