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, ...

— -- 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 ...

There aren't many things that people will complain about when it comes to travel guru Rick Steves, but this part of his ...

Covering three of Italy's most iconic cities, Rick Steves' new guidebook details everything from the best spots to sip ...

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 ...

Once one of Belgium’s medieval powerhouses, Ghent today is home to one of Belgium’s biggest universities and a vibrant ...

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.

Rick Steves regularly offers tips that range from European dining etiquette to advice on eating well in Europe on a budget. Given his extensive travels, it's fair to say he's enjoyed countless meals ...

Like most other tiny nations of Europe, Liechtenstein survives in part by offering businesses special tax and accounting incentives ...

Whether you’re a footloose vagabond or a famous travel writer, you’ll reap the rewards of journaling: a souvenir that lasts a lifetime. Leave out the boring stuff. Ten years from now, you won’t feel ...