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Rick Steves Checks Off 'Cancer' From His Travel Bucket List: 'Finally, Some Good News'

Oh, fantastic! Because the universe thought, "You know who doesn't have enough on their plate? That globetrotting champion of cultural diversity. Let's give him prostate cancer!" Splendid job, universe. You've truly outdone yourself this time.

Published August 22, 2024 at 9:35am by Emily DeLetter

Breaking: Rick Steves Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, Plans Euro-Trip Anyway

Oh, the irony! Rick Steves, our favorite white bread travel guru, just dropped a bombshell on us. He's been diagnosed with prostate cancer. But plot twist—he's treating it like a European jaunt!

In a lengthy social media post, the 69-year-old revealed his doctor said, "if you're going to get cancer, this is a good kind to get." Because, you know, cancer favoritism is a thing now.

Ever the optimist (or masochist?), Steves is going to film two new TV shows in France before casually returning home for surgery. Because why not squeeze in a baguette or two before going under the knife?

Post-surgery, he plans to be "laid up for a month" and back to his Euro-adventures by October. I mean, who needs recovery time when there are cobblestone streets to traverse?

Steves is asking for love, support, and "travel tips" for his cancer journey. So, if you have any hot tips on navigating radical prostatectomies like a seasoned traveler, now's the time to share.

Heads up, Europhiles! You'll have until early November to get that passport stamp.

Wait, who's Rick Steves again?

For those living under a rock (or just not into PBS), Rick Steves is an American travel writer and TV host. He's penned a ton of guidebooks and has been hosting "Rick Steves' Europe" since the dark ages of 2000. He lives in Edmonds, Washington, because of course he does.