Rick Steves is the preeminent European travel authority, and his advice on when to visit to save money and avoid crowds can ...

Steves has spent his share of time abroad, but never for more than short trips - a surprising fact considering that many ...

Choosing a restaurant in a foreign country or city can be overwhelming. But tourist menus can be a helpful tool, according to ...

Trying new foods in a foreign country can be an enriching experience if you know how to order what you want. Here's a good ...

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 ...

This episode originally aired on April 4, 2025. Rick Steves has spent most of his life traveling the continent of Europe and sharing what he’s learned with the rest of us. He informed, entertained and ...

When traveling in the Netherlands – with its canals, windmills, and tulip fields – it all seems so cute and sweet; you may find yourself exclaiming, “Everything’s just so…Dutch!” But for another side ...

Tune in at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 28 for an evening of travel inspiration with Rick Steves—featuring expert tips, alpine adventures, live studio broadcasts, local hosts, and your first chance to get ...

Whether you’re a footloose vagabond or a famous travel writer, you’ll reap the rewards of journaling: a souvenir that lasts a lifetime. Leave out the boring stuff. Ten years from now, you won’t feel ...

I don’t get star-struck easily. But I’ll admit that I was a little nervous when I got Rick Steves on the phone recently. Not only is the longtime PBS host and author America’s most beloved travel ...

Fred was the editor-in-chief at VeloNews from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that he was a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times. Fred is the Articles Editor at ...