Rick Steves

The central Praça de República in tranquil Tomar is a tempting spot to slow down, nurse a drink at a café, and enjoy the relaxed tempo of local life. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Tranquil Tomar, Portugal

Take a break from the tourist tumult in more traveled Portuguese destinations

By Rick Steves | September 8, 2026
Unique, simply human Lucca in Italy has no single monumental sight – and perhaps because of this, feels more local than touristy. CREDIT: Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Leisurely Lucca in Italy

The choice of Italian connoisseurs in the historic old town

By Rick Steves | September 1, 2026
Rick’s journal entries from his 1978 trip turned into his most recent book, “On the Hippie Trail”. He’s been capturing his travels in a journal since he was a teenager. CREDIT:(Rick Steves’ Europe) Travel journal
Nostalgia

The Value of a Travel Journal

Recording your observations is worth a little extra effort

By Rick Steves | August 25, 2026
The abandoned fishing village of Great Blasket Island once housed around 180 people. Now, it’s vacant – but holds authentic insight into traditional Irish life. CREDIT: Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Good Solitude on Great Blasket Island

The abandoned fishing village offers insight and beauty

By Rick Steves | August 18, 2026
Visitors to Italy continue to plan itineraries around seeing great works – like the Sistine Chapel – as part of Italian Renaissance travels. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Museums & Galleries

Italian Renaissance Travels

Appreciating the 15th-century explosion of arts and culture

By Rick Steves | August 4, 2026
On the Nazaré boardwalk in this old Portuguese fishing town, locals and tourists alike are enticed by vendors offering all sorts of sun-dried and salted fish. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves

A Portuguese Fishing Town Turned Tourist Spot

Old-school joys in Nazaré, Portugal

By Rick Steves | July 28, 2026
Helsinki Highlights: Creativity, saunas, and walkable sights. No services are held at Helsinki’s Kamppi Chapel. Instead, this spruce cylinder is open for anyone needing a reflective pause. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Helsinki Highlights

Creativity, saunas, and walkable sights

By Rick Steves | July 21, 2026
Bavaria is dotted with cute, colorful, cobbled towns, towns like Füssen. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Charming Bavarian

Carvings, castles, and cute towns

By Rick Steves | July 14, 2026
Europe is getting hotter and hotter – meaning travelers need to find ways to stay cool on the road and beat the heat in Europe. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Beat the Heat in Europe

‘Cool’ travel tips from a pro

By Rick Steves | July 7, 2026
When visiting Cardiff, you can't miss its historic port, vibrant downtown, and bits of medieval intrigue and Victorian bling scattered throughout. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Visiting Cardiff

A taste of Wales in its spunky capital

By Rick Steves | June 30, 2026

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