In this new episode of Rick Steves' Europe, we set a course on a tranquil cruise of the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region. Aboard a century-old barge-turned-hotel, we're treated to a relaxing pace and natural beauty — plus plenty of gourmet meals and fine wine. Stops for a hike or bike ride help us work up our next appetite, and a château lord welcomes us to taste the vintages of the famed Côte d'Or. Check your local public television station for airdates and times, stream with PBS P

The Changing of the Guard ceremony is the spectacle every London visitor must see at least once: stone-faced, bearskin-hatted guards changing posts with much fanfare, accompanied by a brass band. (This is also where you’ll see nearly every tourist in London gathered in one place at the same time.) The center of all this fanfare is the half-hour ceremony that takes place in the forecourt (between the palace and the fence) in front of Buckingham Palace. At 11:00 a batch of fresh guards meets the O

So far this year, Rick Steves has traveled to Rome, Istanbul, Barcelona, Prague, and London to film new episodes of Rick Steves' Europe and conduct guidebook research. Join Rick tonight, July 14 at 6pm PT, on Monday Night Travel for his summer trip report. He'll share photos and stories from his travels and gives insights on travel news and trends. Plus, he throws in a few stateside surprises too. 2025 has been an amazing year at Rick Steves' Europe, and Rick is excited to share it with you. Mon

If the advent of new and striking skyscrapers is any indication, London, even after Brexit, seems to be maintaining its role as a center of international trade and finance. And at the same time, it preserves its cozy pub heritage. Dwarfed by 21st-century towers, Leadenhall Market — which was a big deal when built in 1881 — marks the spot where a market has thrived for 500 years. Cheers! | Rick Steves