Introduction

Rick Steves is an American television personality and travel author. He is one of the richest celebrities in America. Rick Steves is best known for his tourism documentaries. He has traveled all around the globe during his entertainment career. He discovered many of Europe’s hidden gems. Rick Steves urges travelers to explore less touristy areas during their vacations. Rick Steves is a prolific writer with a newspaper column. He has authored several travel books. Many people want to know about his net worth and successful career. Here we will discuss Rick Steves’ net worth, the primary source of income, and personal life.

Rick Steves’s net worth and primary source of income

Rick Steves has a net worth of $15 million. He has earned this worth from his television career. Richard John Steves Jr. was born on 10 May 1955 in Barstow, California. Both of Rick’s parents were musicians. He has two sisters. Rick Steves travels to Europe with his parents on a trip. He loved Europe. He completed his graduation at high school. Rick Steves attended the University of Washington. He studied European History and business administration to fuel his entrepreneurial growth in the future. Rick Steves graduated from the University of Washington in 1978. He started teaching a travel class through The Experimental College at the University of Washington. Rick had written his first book, Europe Through the Back Door in 1979. Steves organized a few group tours per year and continued to update his travel books. He appeared on the TV show Travels in Europe with Rick Steves in 1991. The show ended in 1998. He has his own production company called Back Door Productions. Rick produces all of his television series and other projects through Back Door Productions. Steves launched a radio show, Travel with Rick Steves, in 2005. He started writing a column for newspapers that focused on travel in 2006. He has a unique philosophy on the concept of travel. Rick Steves is an active Lutheran Christian. Steves is especially passionate about Martin Luther’s teachings. He regularly becomes involved with organizations such as the Lutheran Peace Fellowship, the Luther Institute, and the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Steves once donated royalties from one of his books to Bread for the World. It is an organization that strives to end world hunger. He also donated $1 million to the Edmunds Center for the Arts. Steves donated $50,000 to the ACLU after pledging that he would donate $1 for every $1 spent on his website during inauguration day.

Personal life

Rick Steves married Anne in 2007. They can not live together. He divorced Anne in 2010. They have two children. Rick’s son Andy also became a travel expert in his own right. He founded the company Weekend Student Adventures in Europe. Andy also wrote a book, Steves’ Europe: City-Hopping on a Budget. As a millionaire, Rick Steves loved to live a luxurious life. He is living a happy life and is enjoying his successful career.