Thank you for this information. I live just a few miles from where Steves lives. I will encourage everyone I know to avoid his tours, as well as his books.
BTW, a few years ago, we were on a vacation in Europe and happened to stop by a cool little museum set up for tourists. We told the proprietor where we were from, who then explained how Rick Steves used some music he had produced in a travel video without giving him any credit. He did contact Steves about this, but never received a response. Another reason to avoid this guy ...
I think Rick Steves will eventually follow the path of the Frugal Gourmet.
The Frugal Gourmet was busted for sex with underage boys.
He would often mention being an “Episcopal” minister.
This same Frugal fool Gourmet once said whites in the deep south wouldn’t eat blackeye peas for fear of turning black.
That’s when I quit watching this public schooled moron’s shows.
From blackeye peas to occupation. Just kick back and watch..! Oregon and Seattle. Ha!