With towering peaks, pristine valleys, and fairytale villages, this European destination offers plenty of opportunities to ...

A highlight of one of my European summers was a day I spent hiking in the Swiss Alps, on a hillside above the Berner Oberland’s Lauterbrunnen Valley. I was with a wonderful group of traveling friends, ...

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

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

— -- My work is all about Europe. But more fundamentally, it's about living with abandon through travel. I love to take life by the horns and make it an adventure. By being open to differences ...

Join Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. Join Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe.

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 ...

Travel expert Rick Steves is the go-to guide for visiting Europe. He's given travelers a lot of advice over the years from ...

Rick Steves suggests bringing only carry-on luggage when traveling in Europe. Packing light allows you to be more mobile and carry your bag more easily.