You don't have to skip the big cities and major attractions to escape the crowds in Europe. Follow travel expert Rick Steves' ...

Locals in this picturesque city drink twice as much coffee as the average Italian - and one stroll past its bustling cafés is all it takes to believe it.

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. Like other great European “second cities” – such as Marseille, Glasgow, and Antwerp – this northern port city has a ...

Rick Steves’ #1 Tip for Overcoming Language Barriers When Traveling originally appeared on Parade. One of the most intimidating parts of international travel is the language barrier you’re ...

Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, calls itself the "World's Smallest Big City." I'd argue it's more like the world's ...

Sevilla, the capital of Spain’s southern Andalucía region, is as soulful a place as I’ve ever been. It’s a ...

Writer Rick Steves has made a career of sharing travel tips and tricks. Now he recommends travelers steer clear of the U.S. “To be honest, if somebody asked me, ‘Should I go to America?’ ...

In a wide-ranging interview, Rick Steves sounds off on Trump’s assault on public media and the disturbing historical echoes of the current administration: “Every time I read the news, I think ...

This article is used with the permission of Rick Steves’ Europe (www.ricksteves.com). Rick Steves writes European guidebooks, hosts travel shows on public TV and radio, and organizes European tours.