What's it like to write guidebooks, lead bus tours, and make travel TV for a living? Find out in my travel memoir, The Temporary European: Lessons and Confessions of a Professional Traveler. 

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In this book, I've collected my favorite travel tales from more than 25 years of exploring Europe. Join me as I sample spleen sandwiches at a Palermo street market; hike alone with the cows high in the Swiss Alps; stew in Budapest's thermal baths; hand-roll pasta at a Tuscan agriturismo; shiver through Highland games in a soggy Scottish village; select the best produce at a Provençal market; navigate Spain's confusing tapas culture; explore London's fun and fascinating street-food scene; and much more.

 

Along the way, I share many lessons learned from my favorite Europeans. My stories are packed with ideas and insights for your next trip. You'll also get a reality check for what seems to be a traveler's dream job. Not just for Rick Steves fans but for anyone who loves Europe, The Temporary European is inspiring, insightful, and fun.

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The Temporary European is published by Travelers' Tales. You can get it at any bookstore, including Amazon.com. 

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Excerpts

 

You can read excerpts from The Temporary European here:

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Coffee and Cejf: How to Travel as a Temporary European

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That Wonderful Language Barrier

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Favorite (and Least Favorite) Places in Europe

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Live Candles on the Tree: Christmas in Switzerland (Deleted Chapter)

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Media

 

Rick Steves and I had a fun conversation about this topic on his public radio show, Travel with Rick Steves.

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And we enjoyed comparing notes and sharing stories about traveling as a Temporary European on Monday Night Travel:

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I have also been interviewed about The Temporary European on the Destination Eat Drink podcast.

 

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