Rick Steves

Transport yourself to the southwest coast of Ireland, with tastes of old Irish civilization alongside contemporary charm and towns that are “just plain cute.” With colorful houses, clean streets, and overflowing flowerboxes (and pubs), Kinsale is a worthy winner of Ireland’s Tidy Towns contest. CREDIT: Rick Steves’ Europe.
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The Southwest Coast of Ireland

The tidy towns of Kinsale, Kenmare & Dingle

By Rick Steves | March 3, 2026
European universities: The painted ceiling of King João’s Library at Portugal’s University of Coimbra is an example of the Baroque illusion technique called trompe l’oeil. CREDIT: Dominic Arizonia Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
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European Universities

Thought-provoking sights at great universities

By Rick Steves | February 24, 2026
The island of Hydra Hydra has no real roads, no cars, and no bicycles – so things are transported by donkeys. CREDIT: Addie Mannan, Rick Steves’ Europe
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The Laidback Island of Hydra

Car-free and care-free

By Rick Steves | February 17, 2026
If you haven’t already fallen in love with the majestic Matterhorn and the town of Zermatt, travel pro Rick Steves explains why you should.
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The Majestic Matterhorn and Zermatt

Falling in love with this iconic mountain

By Rick Steves | February 10, 2026
Along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, a dramatic stained-glass window at St. Giles’ Cathedral depicts John Knox in the middle of one of his many fiery sermons. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe
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The Royal Mile in Edinburgh

A stroll through the historic old town

By Rick Steves | February 3, 2026
Of the two villas in Tivoli: After the fall of the Roman Empire, Hadrian's Villa was plundered. Now, most of its original art and material is scattered across Europe. (Addie Mannan, Rick Steves' Europe)
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Get Away to Tivoli

For 2,000 years, Rome’s great escape

By Rick Steves | January 27, 2026
Rising like an iceberg from the sea, the Opera House in Oslo, Norway, is one of many ways the city has revitalized its waterfront. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
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Oslo, Norway

Where nature, history, and culture mix it up

By Rick Steves | January 20, 2026
Local Greek tavernas are often humble at first glance. But after a few laughs and a few drinks, you realize how rich they are in heritage, character, and charm. (Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe)
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The Local Taverna in Greece

A joyful demonstration of Greek culture and people

By Rick Steves | January 13, 2026
St. Bavo’s Cathedral in picturesque Ghent houses the pearl of Flemish painting – the gigantic Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, which is perhaps the most stolen painting in existence. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
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Picturesque Ghent

A walk through the historic Belgian city

By Rick Steves | January 6, 2026
Poland’s last king built huge, idyllic Łazienki Park as a summer residence and place for his citizens to relax – and today, Poles still come to this spot in resilient Warsaw to do just that. CREDIT: Addie Mannan, Rick Steves’ Europe
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Resilient Warsaw

A comeback spirit carved by a harsh history

By Rick Steves | December 30, 2025

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