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 ...

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 ...

Stretching across a vast swath of terrain from the Mediterranean coast of France, through Switzerland, and all the way to Croatia and Montenegro, is a prominent massif called the Alps. This arc of ...

Traveling is all about opening yourself up to new adventures, and that includes food! While some of us are definitely more adventurous than others when it comes to trying new foods, the best way to ...

Just because you're galivanting through Europe doesn't mean you need to shut familiar fast food establishments out of your itinerary. According to food and travel writer, Rick Steves, these ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

It didn't take long for Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle to pick up his first technical foul of the season. Carlisle wanted to challenge an out-of-bounds call against Aaron Nesmith in the final ...

Dining out is an integral travel experience that can make or break your vacation. Here are 11 ways to find unique dining ...

SAINT-PIERRE-D’OLERON, France (AP) — A motorist “deliberately” hit five people over 35 minutes on Île d’Oléron, a quiet French island popular with summer tourists off the Atlantic coast, two of them ...