Famed travel guidebook writer Rick Steves has canceled tours to Russia amid the country's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, deeming Russia's actions "aggressive" and "heartbreaking." "Russia's ...

Just as tour operators are seeing business begin to bounce back, Rick Steves is taking a stand and saying no trips to Russia this year.

Economic uncertainty and political tensions may turn you off from taking a vacation, but according to Rick Steves, there are still important reasons to travel.