The famous American author and television personality, Rick Steves never fails to encourage his audience to put a fair time in travel. Rick is the anchor of Rick Steves' Europe, an American Public Television series and has a public radio travel show called Travel with Rick Steves. He is also widely known for his travel guides and support towards the Democratic Party.
Career and Progression:
The influential personality, Rick Steves began his career as a traveling teacher in The Experimental College and tour guide in the summer. He wrote his first edition of “Europe Through the Back Door” in the earliest years being based on his travel classes. Then he opened a storefront business which was both a travel center and a piano teaching studio. He ran his television show, Travels in Europe with Rick Steves from 1991 to 1998. His next show Rick Steves' Europe, launch in September 2000 and airs a season every year.
Rick has started several books and program with travel in Europe which focus on an American audience. He has launched a mobile application, a library of audio content that includes self-guided walking tours in 2010. He is also a social worker for the homeless and arts and vocal proponent of the legal use of marijuana.
How much is Rick Worth?
Rick Steves reportedly enjoys a splendid net worth of $10000. He has summoned the amount from his earnings of the book, television shows, radio programs, and other projects. The presenter also owns a house in Edmonds, Washington. The net worth of the anchor shall increase each year as he is still engaged in television, radio and writes travel guides and books.
His Married Life, Wife and Divorce:
Rick was married to his girlfriend, Anne Steves. The wedding was conducted in St Thomas of Villanova, and the reception took place at Saint David Gold Club. Rick and wife, Anna were dating for a long time before getting married. The couple was happy and enjoying conjugal life unless a storm hit their relationship in 2010. In the year Rick and Anne got a divorce without citing the reason in the media.
The couple is blessed with two beautiful grown up children named Andy Steves and Jackie Steves. Although the couple is separated, Rick is considerate towards the children and makes sure to fulfill his parental responsibility. His relationship with Anne makes it clear that Rick is not a gay.
Short Bio:
Born on May 10, 1955, Rick Steves grew up in Barstow, California with his family. He completed his graduation from the University of Washington. He is popular for the books he authored and as a television personality. Rick Stevens enjoys the height of 6 feet with a charming personality.