Travel advocate and world-renowned guidebook author Rick Steves gave a thorough presentation about the benefits of exploring abroad last Sunday at Unity Temple on the Plaza. Steves’ audience exceeded 1,000 people who left with a new motivation for travel. While his personal expertise is Europe, he offered insight covering all prospective destinations. The presentation is part of a tour Steves spear-headed, called 20 Destinations in 20 Days. He started in Seattle and plans on making his way to the lower East coast. Kansas City was the eighth stop on his list. The driving force for the tour is Steves’ latest book, “Travel as a Political Act.” Steves emphasized how traveling offers individuals a broader perspective. “Culture becomes more vivid and real,” Steves said. Even the simplest things, such as “stinky cheese,” are something people in other … Read entire article »