London, one of the world’s busiest and biggest cities, bubbles with top-notch entertainment seven nights a week. It’s also ever-changing and expensive, so it can be challenging to winnow down your ...

It was the final day of a two-month trip to Europe. I was in London, and with all of my work behind me, I had the freedom to do whatever I wanted. So I decided to test my five free London audio tours ...

Squinting at the jeweled snuff box of Frederick the Great in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, it occurs to me that you could make a theme tour called “Exquisite London.” It would feature the ...

While London sits upon an ancient Roman foundation (Londinium), today’s city was shaped in a powerful way by England’s Industrial Revolution. In 1800, London had about a million people. By 1900, its ...

Chain hotels are automatically dismissed by a lot of travelers, but even Rick Steves believes they're the best option in one ...

You just landed at Heathrow Airport, and despite being on a backpacker's micro-budget, you're completely bushed and decide to spring for a taxi to get to your hostel. Big, big mistake. Over a hundred ...

Rick Steves says flying within Europe can actually be a money-saving option for the budget traveler, but it's important to ...

While London, Paris and Rome may top the list for the majority of visitors to Europe, you may want to rethink your plans. Travel expert Rick Steves encourages travelers to visit the continents’ second ...