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.

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

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

Travel guru Rick Steves knows a thing or two about getting the best out of a European trip, and he has great advice to offer ...

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

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

Travel expert Rick Steves has eaten some of the best food in the world, but the best meal of his life was a surprisingly down ...

I’m always inspired by Norway’s capital Oslo — a classic old city that keeps chugging into the future. | While food — and ...

Steves is a realist when it comes to the cost of the average European vacation, but is the ultimate optimist about finding ways to save when you can. "Europe is expensive. Prices are high for ...

Rick Steves has spent most of his life traveling the continent of Europe and sharing what he’s learned with the rest of us.