Rick Steves on Twitter
Jul 22nd, 2019, 12:59 AM
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Oh dear! Not only does he talk about the Lakes District (sic) but while driving his Citroen Airbag, he breaks several UK driving laws. I think some people even reported him
Jul 22nd, 2019, 02:22 AM
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Wow! And people follow his tours and read his books for advice?
I don't think we can link to Twitter from here but if you search for Rick Steves Twitter you will find the video. No need to sign up and become a t**t like Steves.
I don't think we can link to Twitter from here but if you search for Rick Steves Twitter you will find the video. No need to sign up and become a t**t like Steves.
Jul 22nd, 2019, 05:57 AM
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Haven't watched the clip yet -- but it does look like he is in the middle lane for no apparent reason. Does he break other rules of the road??? Blackpool - really?
I do try to tell folks his advice/guides for the UK is usually pretty lame. Very little original content and mostly recycled pap.
He does tend to talk down to the lowest common denominator.
I do try to tell folks his advice/guides for the UK is usually pretty lame. Very little original content and mostly recycled pap.
He does tend to talk down to the lowest common denominator.
Jul 22nd, 2019, 06:05 AM
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Yeah, he’s driving along in the middle lane of the motorway when the inside lane is completely clear, using what is clearly a handheld phone to film himself and the car (a Citroen Airbag, apparently) and the road.
Jul 22nd, 2019, 07:38 AM
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Oh jeeze -- I was just coming back to watch it. Probably got a boat load of criticism so he's going to doctor it up??
He does have a lot of acolytes in the States but almost no one else has ever heard of him.
Jul 22nd, 2019, 07:57 AM
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Jul 22nd, 2019, 08:34 AM
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Do you think he might have been 'smoking' beforehand? No respect for the locals.
I remember way back when he had a TV series (on PBS?). When he started to explain the 24 hour system, I knew there was little I could learn from his books.
I remember way back when he had a TV series (on PBS?). When he started to explain the 24 hour system, I knew there was little I could learn from his books.
Jul 22nd, 2019, 08:59 AM
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This from Cumbrian Roads Police:
In relation to a number of reports of a male on social media whilst driving in our area. We can confirm enquiries are ongoing and we are seeking to talk to the the person involved. That post has now been removed and we will deal with the matter proportionately.
Jul 22nd, 2019, 09:23 AM
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My adblock kept me from seeing the clip but I can't believe how negative this group is about Mr. Steves in general. Also in general, DH and I found some of his DIY info very helpful and unique.
We read scads of books before traveling and always included his for down to earth, easy to read info for first-time travelers. Again, in general, Fodorites have probably travelled more often than most folks. Most folks can afford one trip abroad and need all the help they can get. We have the luxury of visiting a place 7 (or more) times and learning the nuances of travel.
Is it possible, there was a separate camera car that made his lane violation easier for filming? Give him a break!
We read scads of books before traveling and always included his for down to earth, easy to read info for first-time travelers. Again, in general, Fodorites have probably travelled more often than most folks. Most folks can afford one trip abroad and need all the help they can get. We have the luxury of visiting a place 7 (or more) times and learning the nuances of travel.
Is it possible, there was a separate camera car that made his lane violation easier for filming? Give him a break!
Jul 22nd, 2019, 09:32 AM
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There was definitely no separate camera car involved. He was clearly filming himself in that Citroen Airbag. Whatever you may think of him (and I would agree that he's a useful resource for certain travelers), this was really bad form and he should have known better.
Jul 22nd, 2019, 09:58 AM
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Even as a first-time traveler, I did not use RS. I couldn't stand his PBS specials and his instances to rarely use the local language on camera.
While his books are informative, the same info is in just about every other guidebook, so I fail to see usefulness of his wording over another's (because it's more layman?). And it's BS like his driving in that clip that should turn off his credibility, yet, it won't. Ugh!
While his books are informative, the same info is in just about every other guidebook, so I fail to see usefulness of his wording over another's (because it's more layman?). And it's BS like his driving in that clip that should turn off his credibility, yet, it won't. Ugh!
