Thinking about their next trip? There are quite a few places around the world that are getting accolades for being the top ...

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

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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 ...

Eating well when traveling in Europe can be expensive. Follow Rick Steves' smart tip for cheaper bites. Bonus: It's a great ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rick Steves holding his "Best of Europe" book - Barry King/Getty Images When traveling abroad, you expect to be exposed to ...

When traveling abroad, you expect to be exposed to different languages, customs, and food, but it's the little, day-to-day interactions that can catch you off guard. Suddenly, mundanities you navigate ...

Martin Luther – a pious monk and fiery orator who became “The Great Reformer” – came from a humble, pastoral corner of Germany’s heartland. It's a land of half-timbered villages, rolling hills, and ...

You can blame my Norwegian heritage, but I'm not so hot on the Swedish countryside. Even so, you can't say you've seen Sweden if you've only been to Stockholm. Rural Sweden—especially the province of ...

Romania is full of surprises and wonderful people. And as you leave the capital of Bucharest, it gets even better. In the Romanian countryside, the nation’s history and traditional culture live on — ...

Rick Steves explores Malta, Capri, Orkney and Skye, four of Europe's most intriguing islands. In this unforgettable voyage, join Rick Steves on a tour of four of Europe’s most intriguing and ...