Getting close to one of the big icons of Western civilization – the Acropolis, the Palace of Versailles, the Colosseum – can ...

Europe is rich in history, but its splendid castles, antique churches, and age-old ruins tell only part of the story. To dig ...

Rick Steves is the preeminent voice offering tips for traveling to a European country. His rules for dining in Europe, paired with his top mistake to avoid (eating breakfast at your hotel), are a ...

When I'm traveling, I become a cultural chameleon. I love a good pilsner in Prague, red wine in Tuscany, and a cheese course in France. For a cheese-lover, savoring Europe means savoring its cheeses – ...

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 ...

I’m going to be brutally frank: Many Americans’ overseas trips suffer because they’re treated like “ugly tourists.” But those who are treated like ugly tourists are treated that way because they are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Just like wine and beer enthusiasts, coffee connoisseurs are a distinct type of traveler. They view visiting new places as an opportunity to ...

Europe is rich in history, but its splendid castles, antique churches, and age-old ruins tell only part of the story. To dig ...