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.

Getting close to one of the big icons of Western civilization – the Acropolis, the Palace of Versailles, the Colosseum – can ...

Rick Steves suggests bringing only carry-on luggage when traveling in Europe. Packing light allows you to be more mobile and carry your bag more easily.

I’m going to be brutally frank: Many Americans’ overseas trips suffer because they’re treated like “ugly tourists.” But those who are treated like ugly tourists are treated that way because they are ...

Rick Steves has been traveling the world for decades now, and he has managed to get priceless experience under his belt about ...

Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops take audiences on a musical tour across Europe. Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, under the direction of conductor John Morris Russell, take audiences ...

With towering peaks, pristine valleys, and fairytale villages, this European destination offers plenty of opportunities to ...

EDMONDS, Wash. -- Travel writer and TV host Rick Steves said he is recovering from surgery after learning he has prostate cancer. Steves revealed his diagnosis in August. On Tuesday, the 69-year-old ...

The grand cities of ancient Rome’s vast empire and majestic churches of its fall. With its vast empire, ancient Rome gave Europe its first common culture. From England to Turkey, we explore the ...

The famously cute and sweet side of the Netherlands — with its canals, windmills, and tulip fields — is indeed a delight to ...

Forget about expensive London sights and tours and instead take Rick Steves' expert advice for spending an afternoon or ...

Rick Steves is known for nuggets of travel wisdom that appeal to the average person. This particular piece of advice will ...