Now his travels to Iran bring a rare balance to your TV screen. The faces and sites of our "enemy" as a tourist destination is delightful to me. I visited this fascinating country in the 70s good old days before the hostage crisis. It is valuable to see his very American self still welcomed warmly. He is the quintessential American traveler and I like his brand of human understanding politics.

His guide books do include some fun things like favorite gelato flavors to try and easy hikes in the Alps with the best views. His suggestions to avoid crowds and rip offs are nice. Rick has that familiar NW nerd style that is familiar and comforting. Americans that travel rarely are often nervous. He has reassuring demeanor of a high school history teacher.

I would like him to do more difficult traveling. How about trip to Central Africa Rick?