The Alps might be on many vacation bucket lists, but a journey into the mountains is much more attainable than most think, ...

Touring a destination for the first time is a deeply rewarding experience, but all that sightseeing isn't without challenges. Tired legs, travel-weary feet, and sore shoulders from hauling a backpack ...

Pickpocketing is a reality in some of Europe's busiest cities, but Rick Steves says there's one easy habit that can ...

Europe is rich in history, but its splendid castles, antique churches, and age-old ruins tell only part of the story. To dig even deeper in time – much deeper – visit a cave. Some of my favorites, in ...

If you’re an American who likes to travel, you’ve probably been influenced by Rick Steves. He’s known for his guidebooks about visiting Europe on a budget. We sit down with the beloved travel writer ...

Traveling during the holidays in Europe, you’ll find the season marked not by the number of shopping days left until Christmas, but by a long series of winter festivals – both pagan and ...

With Europe as our classroom, Rick shares the essential skills for smart, smooth travel. In this entertaining, information-packed talk, join Rick Steves as he shares lessons from a lifetime of travel.

Grand, centuries-old cathedrals distinguish Great Britain’s cities and towns, providing spiritual nourishment to those who visit. These places of worship seem ancient almost beyond imagination. | ...