Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are ...

Travel influencer Rick Steves knows a thing or two about travel, and he wants to help you avoid paying more than you need to ...

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

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.

Many consider Germany’s Rothenburg ob der Tauber to be the best-preserved medieval town in Europe, … and many also consider it a horrible tourist trap. It’s true that everyone in the town makes their ...

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

Forget about expensive London sights and tours and instead take Rick Steves' expert advice for spending an afternoon or ...

The travel writer and TV personality is back in Europe, planning itineraries for next year. Travel, he says, can help us understand the world. Here’s how he recommends doing it. By Paige McClanahan On ...