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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:48 pm
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Originally Posted by djcutcher
...Considering how unsatisfying/distasteful I find his product, for reasons others have voiced, I've already wasted too much psychic energy on him. I've decided he's become the man I love to hate.
(Bolding mine)

It took you how long to figure that out?

I agree that Rick Steves' books, videos, tours, etc. have a kind of "Travel for Dummies" quality -- or perhaps rather "Travel for Dumb Americans."

However, there are also many good things about RS's travel philosophy. I've found his products useful over the years and continue to purchase them, even though I don't happen to fall into the "Travel for Dummies" category. Lonely Planet guidebooks tend to be more detailed and comprehensive on a given country, but sometimes Rick S. is all I need for basic practical information.
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