I’m really into “second cities” these days. For generations, Industrial Age powerhouses in Europe turned into what we would call “the rust belt,” while their elegant “first city” ...

If San Francisco had a sister, it would be Lisbon. Both cities have awe-inspiring suspension bridges and famously foggy weather. If San Francisco had a sister, it would be Lisbon. Both cities have awe ...

Around 200 miles north of Lisbon is Porto, Portugal, a coastal city with a rich European heritage. Nowhere is this heritage more evident than in the Porto's historic center. Here, storybook buildings ...

Portugal is known by tourists for its main hub, Lisbon, and its beautiful coastal towns. But if you're a wine lover, nothing ...

Porto, the hub of northern Portugal, is a prime example of a national “second city.” Over several generations, many of Europe’s Industrial Age powerhouses fell into decline — not unlike America’s Rust ...

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 ...

If you want to eat well abroad and not fall for mediocre tourist traps that will price-gouge you, then listen to expert ...

Rick Steves’ first trip to Europe wasn’t about history or food or culture. It was about music. “My father, who was a piano tuner, decided to import pianos from Europe,” Steves told the Boston Herald. ...

If you could take a road trip with your younger self, how well do you think the two of you would get along? Would you have an admiration for each other? Would you even recognize each other? Rick ...

Over 300 public TV stations could air WCET-TV's one-hour Cincinnati Pops concert program with Steves introducing popular classical works from seven European nations. For 25 years, Rick Steves has ...

It’s already been a busy year for Rick Steves. In March, Tacoma’s Pacific Lutheran University honored the international travel expert and Edmonds resident with its 2023 Wild Hope Award for his ...