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.

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

I traveled by train in four European countries using a Eurail pass in October 2022. I preferred the experience of country hopping by train to flying to each place. Traveling by train was more ...

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

While London sits upon an ancient Roman foundation (Londinium), today’s city was shaped in a powerful way by England’s Industrial Revolution. In 1800, London had about a million people. By 1900, its ...

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 ...

Pre-sale for Alaska Public Media members begins July 30. Tickets available to all August 4. Members, check your email for the early member access Code. In this inspiring talk, Rick Steves explores how ...

Rick Steves is an accepted authority when it comes to Europe (from an American perspective), and rightly so: He's been exploring the continent, writing books about it, and leading tours from Iceland ...

Often, I still picture us on the block, Hughie and I, playing Army in the backyard, in the kids’ cabin where, over the doorway, we’d painted the words, “US Marine Core.” Of course, Hugh was the ...

UCLA football's shocking win over No. 7 Penn State sent waves throughout college football on Saturday, Oct. 4. Jerry Neuheisel game-planned the success of quarterback Nico Iamaleava and the Bruins' ...