Granada, Córdoba, and Sevilla – or the Costa del Sol. But for something more authentic, I like exploring the region’s interior along the Route of ...

European travel is expensive, and some unexpected additional costs are making it more so in 2026. Here's why Rick Steves says to be cautious of prices.

A valid passport does more than open borders. It protects the whole European journey from stress, delays, and preventable losses.

Farther north, Romania's Maramureș region is Europe's most traditional corner. While it takes some effort to reach, Maramureș is well worth the effort for those who want to see a real, living, ...

For a generation of travelers, the legendary Hippie Trail took adventurers on a journey of enlightenment, spiritual awakening and wild stories.

With my intense travel schedule, I savor detours where I put away the schedule and notes and simply enjoy the moment. | Rick Steves says one of Europe’s best detours is a visit to a public bath or spa ...

Whether in a German spa, a Czech peat bath, or a Finnish sauna, a fun part of travel can be getting naked with strangers.

Southern Germany is dotted with spa towns boasting spring-fed baths with purportedly therapeutic mineral water. Another one of my favorites is in the Bavarian valley town of Schwangau, where the Royal ...

New museums and exhibits devoted to the era are cropping up all over. Budapest's former "Statue Park," a motley collection of communist statues at the edge of town, has been expanded and re-branded ...

Spain is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, but two major events will make 2026 a busier year than ...

A new video from travel guru Rick Steves reveal's the most frequent question he hears from American travelers these days.

A hard-fought past is evident in the fortress-like churches scattered through the central region of Transylvania. In medieval times, big towns were well-protected, but smaller villages were vulnerable ...