Steves emphasizes the value of travel

Last Saturday, Feb. 2, Gonzaga University hosted Washington resident and travel expert Rick Steves. He and his 80 employees work out of their office in Edmonds just north of Seattle running tours to Europe throughout the year. My wife, daughter and I are big fans of his television show. Thus we were excited for the opportunity to hear him speak in person

He was very approachable, making arrangements with me so I could interview him after the presentation. I was impressed with his candor given that he is a world traveler with his own TV and radio program. In jeans and a sport coat, Steves spoke...