Rick Steves

Rick Steves Scandinavia Fourteenth, 14 edition

Marc Notes: You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when travelling in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia. With this guide, you'll set sail to Europe's most prosperous corner - a smorgasbord of Viking ships, deep green fjords, stave churches, brooding castles, and colourful farmhouses. Explore the sleek, modern capital cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn. Cruise through Stockholm's scenic archipelago, and sample the Baltic charms of Tallinn. Delve deep into Norway's scenic Sognefjord and bike through the idyllic Danish countryside on the castaway island of Aero. And take some time out from sightseeing to get your blood pumping in a steamy Finnish sauna. Biographical Note: Rick Steves has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. Rick produces a public television series "(Rick Steves Europe)," a public radio show "(Travel with Rick Steves), " and an app and podcast "(Rick Steves Audio Europe);" writes a bestselling series of guidebooks and a nationally syndicated newspaper column; organizes guided tours that take thousands of travelers to Europe annually; and offers an information-packed website (RickSteves.com). With the help of his hardworking staff of 80 at Rick Steves Europe, Inc.in Edmonds, Washington, just north of SeattleRick's mission is to make European travel fun, affordable, and culturally broadening for Americans." Review Citations:

Ingram Advance 02/01/2005 pg. 103 (EAN 9781566916844, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Steves, Rick Rick Steves is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans. Rick has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. He's researched and written 24 travel guidebooks and hosts the public television series "Rick Steves' Europe," now in its seventh season. He also organizes and leads tours of Europe and offers an information-packed website (www.ricksteves.com). Rick lives in Edmonds, WA, just north of Seattle, with his family.