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

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

Steves is a realist when it comes to the cost of the average European vacation, but is the ultimate optimist about finding ways to save when you can. "Europe is expensive. Prices are high for ...

Beloved travel erudite Rick Steves is now best known for his detailed guidebooks and engaging TV shows. Yet his passion for exploration kickstarted when he left for his first independent European trip ...

Still haunted by the legend of a vampire count and the legacy of a communist dictator, Romania is complex – with an epic history, a multifaceted ethnic mix, and an unusually rich cultural heritage. It ...

Rick Steves offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, where to stay and what to see. RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what ...

Sunny, out-of-the-way Languedoc stretches from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees in southwest France. It shares a balmy climate, winter wind, grapevines, and the sea with the better-known neighboring ...