If buildings in Europe feel hot, it's not in your head. Rick Steves breaks down why many European countries don't use air conditioning like the U.S.

Looking to avoid tourist traps and eat like a local in Europe? Rick Steves reveals a subtle but telling clue that smart travelers should know.

Season 12 of Rick Steves' Europe features a dozen new episodes showcasing Europe's great art and architecture in bite-size chunks. Join Rick as he explores the rise of Western Civilization as seen ...

If you're traveling to a European country where you don't speak the local language, and you have certain dietary needs and ...

Steves is a realist when it comes to the cost of the average European vacation, but is the ultimate optimist about finding ways to save when you can. "Europe is expensive. Prices are high for ...

Despite many years of traveling to France, I still can't help but marvel at the towering Gothic churches that mark the heart ...

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 ...

If there's one thing travel expert Rick Steves knows it's Europe. His popular Rick Steves' Europe public television program's 13th season comes out this October and he's also the host of the Travel ...

August is vacation time in Europe. Entire towns seem to shut down as locals head to seaside escapes, eager to enjoy unforgettable beaches and the culture that comes with them. Let’s close our eyes, ...

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 ...