A Symphonic Journey" with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The concert pairs live narration from Steves with European ...

You've been eyeing the world map sprawled across your living room floor for months, excited about your upcoming European adventure. You're looking forward to experiencing jaw-dropping scenery, eating ...

A woman leaning over a ledge with European buildings behind her - Lechatnoir/Getty Images Budgeting is key, as you want to avoid resting in unexpectedly small hotel rooms all day – which leads to the ...

LONDON — Rick Steves was not walking like a tour guide. He powered down the sidewalk, mechanical pencil in hand, script tucked under the arm. He was not paying attention to the bustling British ...

Getting close to one of the big icons of Western civilization — the Acropolis, the palace of Versailles, the Colosseum — can be the spine-tingling high point of a European trip. But don’t paper over ...

As a traveler, I find myself visiting the homes of lots of dead people. Some are over the top (Louis XIV’s Versailles near Paris); some are haunting (the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam); others inspire ...

A European tour may be at the top of your travel wish list, but being played by a confusing (or outright dastardly) ATM surely isn't. Getting charged exorbitant fees, making costly miscalculations ...

Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland … and Liechtenstein. I like the way ...

Whether you're indulging in regional Italian foods everyone should try or Spanish tapas and pintxos, eating out is one of the highlights of any European vacation. However, among the must-know ...