Guidebook writer, TV host, and world traveler Rick Steves has always advocated for authentic travel, experiencing destinations like a local, engaging with fellow travelers, and embracing (and then ...

Rick Steves knows a thing or three about traveling around Europe, as do his tour guides, and one of them absolutely loves this charming French town.

Rick Steves has plenty of advice for travelers, and there's one pitfall in particular that he says can ruin your trip, but it ...

When touring any city, it's fun to drop in on the local university. | In Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing ...

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 ...

Getting close to one of the big icons of Western civilization – the Acropolis, the Palace of Versailles, the Colosseum – can be the spine-tingling high point of a European trip. But don’t paper over ...

Rick Steves knows how to get the best value for your travel dollar. That's why he says tourists should avoid spending too ...

Why culture shock is a valuable part of ‘thoughtful travel,’ according to Rick Steves Millions of Americans are expected to go on a European vacation this summer. Many of those going for the first ...