Traveling solo has its perks but can feel extra overwhelming in big tourist hubs. If you're looking to Europe, here are some underrated spots to check out.

After a routine blood test led to his diagnosis, the 70-year-old travel expert urges everyone to prioritize health exams. Rick Steves shares more about his cancer journey, plus tips for getting over ...

With the world in a state of turmoil, traveler, teacher and writer Rick Steves believe there had never been a more important time to travel.

There’s a Waligora tale that gets passed around my family far too often, resurfacing at least once a year, usually over dinner and always at my personal expense.  I was fifteen years old, standing on ...

Nestled on the Rhine across the border from Germany, Strasbourg offers your best chance to experience the urban side of France’s Alsace region. Each time I walk its people-friendly streets, I’m struck ...

Nestled on the Rhine across the border from Germany, Strasbourg offers your best chance to experience the urban side of France's Alsace region. Each time I walk its people-friendly streets, I'm struck ...

When touring any city, it's fun to drop in on the local university. But in Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing, as some are home to great architectural, artistic, and cultural treasures.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Beginning Thursday, tickets are on sale for Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey, a performance from the Grand Rapids Symphony with in-person narration from the host ...

Nestled on the Rhine across the border from Germany, Strasbourg offers your best chance to experience the urban side of France's Alsace region. Each time I walk its people-friendly streets, I'm struck ...