Granada, Córdoba, and Sevilla – or the Costa del Sol. But for something more authentic, I like exploring the region’s ...

European travel is expensive, and some unexpected additional costs are making it more so in 2026. Here's why Rick Steves says to be cautious of prices.

Whether in a German spa, a Czech peat bath, or a Finnish sauna, a fun part of travel can be getting naked with strangers.

This local's joint in Porto offers outstanding and fresh regional dishes at a reasonable price, so it's no wonder it's become ...

For a generation of travelers, the legendary Hippie Trail took adventurers on a journey of enlightenment, spiritual awakening and wild stories.

A valid passport does more than open borders. It protects the whole European journey from stress, delays, and preventable ...

Ever since a childhood trip to Europe with his family to learn about piano manufacturing turned into a lifelong passion for exploration, Rick Steves has established himself as one of the most trusted ...

Southern Germany is dotted with spa towns boasting spring-fed baths with purportedly therapeutic mineral water. Another one of my favorites is in the Bavarian valley town of Schwangau, where the Royal ...

With my intense travel schedule, I savor detours where I put away the schedule and notes and simply enjoy the moment. | Rick Steves says one of Europe’s best detours is a visit to a public bath or spa ...

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J.D. Dickey’s “Boston, 1776’ is a tour book to another time, with travel tips on where to go and what to see, where to quaff, ...