The Alps might be on many vacation bucket lists, but a journey into the mountains is much more attainable than most think, ...

Traveling during the holidays in Europe, you'll find the season marked not by the number of shopping days left until ...

Making an itinerary can help you get the most out of your trip to Europe. Follow Rick Steves' advice so you can have a more enjoyable European vacation.

Traveling during the holidays in Europe, you’ll find the season marked not by the number of shopping days left until Christmas, but by a long series of winter festivals – both pagan and ...

Like a German child’s fantasy, Nurnberg’s fairy-godmother-like teenage angel stretched out her arms and said, “If you’re very ...

Travel writer and TV host Rick Steves was catching up on local news last month from his home in Edmonds, Washington, when a story caught his attention.

I have a confession: I’m in love with the Matterhorn. There’s just something about this pyramid-shaped peak, the most ...

As it is in so many places, Christmas in France is all about family, friends, and food. While it’s generally a low-key affair ...

If you've spent any amount of time researching travel, you've likely come across Rick Steves. The travel expert's web series ...

A Special Christmas Episode of Day1 featuring an Exclusive Interview with Acclaimed Travel Writer and Expert Rick Steves, ...

A big statue of a tiger sits in front of the train station of Norway’s capital, Oslo. A local once explained that Oslo is nicknamed “Tiger City” because, in the 19th century, when country boys would ...

Eat like a local in Venice with Rick Steves' pick for traditional cuisine, savoring authentic dishes and flavors that are off ...