Touring a destination for the first time is a deeply rewarding experience, but all that sightseeing isn't without challenges. Tired legs, travel-weary feet, and sore shoulders from hauling a backpack ...

Every year, Rick Steves’ Europe takes 30,000 people on small-group tours — and this is the one thing they're not allowed to bring. Rick Steves never checks a bag when traveling — and he strongly ...

When traveling in the Netherlands – with its canals, windmills, and tulip fields – it all seems so cute and sweet; you may find yourself exclaiming, “Everything’s just so…Dutch!” ...

Rick Steves and Botticelli's "Primavera" are pictured at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy in this undated photo. A new series from travel expert and author Rick Steves will take viewers on a ...

Tackling a Rick Steves tour can be a transformative experience, but it's critical to keep some things in mind when joining ...

With so much to see in Europe, bus tours are often the best option. European destinations are close enough to drive between, but handling all the logistics yourself can detract from the experience. On ...

If you’re an American who likes to travel, you’ve probably been influenced by Rick Steves. He’s known for his guidebooks about visiting Europe on a budget. We sit down with the beloved travel writer ...

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 ...