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

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 ...

Renowned world traveler Rick Steves spoke at the Chronicle's Aging and Longevity Summit and shared his tips for seeing the ...

Eating well when traveling in Europe can be expensive. Follow Rick Steves' smart tip for cheaper bites. Bonus: It's a great way to people watch, too.

In a recent talk, Rick Steves' protege, Cameron Hewitt, offered less-crowded cities as alternative options to Europe's most popular destinations.

Europe has seen enough American tourists to write a field guide. And in many ways, locals already have — one quiet eye-roll ...

Rick Steves explores Malta, Capri, Orkney and Skye, four of Europe's most intriguing islands. In this unforgettable voyage, join Rick Steves on a tour of four of Europe’s most intriguing and ...

You can blame my Norwegian heritage, but I'm not so hot on the Swedish countryside. Even so, you can't say you've seen Sweden if you've only been to Stockholm. Rural Sweden—especially the province of ...