Getting close to one of the big icons of Western civilization – the Acropolis, the Palace of Versailles, the Colosseum – can be the spine-tingling high point of a European trip. But don’t paper over ...

There’s no better introduction to Edinburgh – the historical, cultural, and political capital of Scotland – than a walk straight down the spine of the old town. Stretching from a hill-topping castle ...

In a February 15, 2026 interview, Rick Steves identified what he sees as the ...

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will soon kick off here in North America. But if you’re traveling in Europe while it’s taking place, you’ll certainly feel its impact as well. For most of the globe, the ...

If you’re planning your first trip to Europe, congratulations! Learning about the world through travel is the best thing that ever happened to me. Things are different in Europe — that’s why you go.

COLUMBIA — One of the world’s most popular travel guides is making Columbia his next destination. Rick Steves is partnering with the SC Philharmonic to take audiences on a trip to Europe without ever ...

When visiting Europe, train travel is a rite of passage. Follow Rick Steves' advice and book this one type of train to save ...

Travel expert Rick Steves is hosting "Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey" with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The concert pairs live narration from Steves with European classical music ...

I'll never forget my first "hawk walk." It was at Ireland's School of Falconry (just outside of Cong, north of Galway), where ...

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.