August is vacation time in Europe. Entire towns seem to shut down as locals head to seaside escapes, eager to enjoy unforgettable beaches and the culture that comes with them. Let’s close our ...

Some of my most vivid memories from my first visit to Istanbul in the 1970s are of the colorful locals. Scruffy kids sold cherry juice, and old men would grab huge cucumbers from wheeled carts, peel, ...

Affordable Accommodations: "Hotels are pricey just about everywhere in Europe," Steves says. But with a little research, you ...

London’s Docklands is a great example of regeneration. In the 19th century, the Docklands was the world’s busiest shipping ...

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 ...