(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join travel expert and TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest about smart jaunts through Europe in the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk series on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Viewers will be treated to a slideshow and commentary as Steves offers tips for safe, fun, affordable treks with minimum stress and maximum enjoyment. He will provide advice for planning and packing efficiently, eating and sleeping well, and even avoiding crowds. The event begins at 4:00pm.

Steves, creator of the Europe through the Back Door travel guide and other series, also has focused on touring individual countries for more than a quarter-century. Nearly 80 of his volumes are available in print or DVD versions at the Ocean County Library.

Through his guidebooks and television programs, the Washington State-based entrepreneur encourages Americans to travel in order to broaden their world views. According to his website, more than 30,000 people each year venture abroad through his small-group itineraries.

Please register at https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary to attend this free program, to view the upcoming schedule, and to view previous talks. Registrants will receive links to the program by email and may submit questions for the author when signing up.