Don't let tourist crowds and high prices ruin your Portugal vacation. Time your trip according to Rick Steves' advice for an ...

In Europe, Christmas is a season, not just a day, unfolding over a month filled with religious observances and festive celebrations. Steves highlights that Advent, the four-week period leading to ...

Europe is filled with elegance, but Rick Steves has a particular love of this city in Austria. With art, history, and delicious food, you'll fall in love too.

As a young backpacker, I fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that ...

In a Czech town known for fish, you might get served something unexpected. It's fried, local, and travel pros like Rick ...

Portugal has rapidly become a go-to tourist destination in Europe, but noted European travel expert Rick Steves has thoughts ...

Steves mentions Rothenburg specifically, which is famous for them. In fact, many European cities and towns have Christmas markets during the holidays where you can find lots of small, handmade items.

Rick Steves reminds us that you'll likely spend less money traveling during Europe's off-season, ... Christmas markets in Europe can be wonderful to experience(and shop at), ...