Rick Steves is the preeminent European travel authority, and his advice on when to visit to save money and avoid crowds can ...

If you dream of seeing Europe's landscapes from a train window, consider booking one of these new train routes across the ...

A big statue of a tiger sits in front of the train station of Norway’s capital, Oslo. A local once explained that Oslo is ...

Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland … and Liechtenstein. I like the way ...

This episode originally aired on April 4, 2025. Rick Steves has spent most of his life traveling the continent of Europe and sharing what he’s learned with the rest of us. He informed, entertained and ...

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 ...

Snow-covered chalets glow under starlit skies while church bells echo across frosted peaks. Mountain towns come alive with lights, markets and the scent of mulled wine in the crisp winter air.

Seductive Venice; cultured Florence; charming hill towns; eternal Rome; Naples; Sicily. From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel. On this whirlwind look back through our travels, we ...

Annecy, a town in the French Alps, offers year-round cultural events and activities. Visitors can enjoy skiing and exploring historic sites like Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard. This article is part ...

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