Rick Steves

Budapest’s Széchenyi Baths has stunning outdoor facilities — and hosts locals of all shapes and sizes squeezed into tiny swimsuits. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.. Take a dip in the spas of Europe, for an enjoyable time, warm acceptance, and a great story to tell. Travel pro Rick Steves transports us there.
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Naked and Free in the Spas of Europe

Not sexy, just a chance to enjoy the moment

By Rick Steves | April 21, 2026
In the Romanian countryside: Whether being tended to by locals, dotting the countryside, or piled onto horse-drawn carts, you’ll find haystacks all over the Romanian region of Maramureș. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

The Romanian Countryside

Finding serendipity, history, and tradition

By Rick Steves | April 14, 2026
Hill Town-Hopping in Andalucía: Ronda’s breathtaking perch above a deep gorge is visually dramatic today — but was practical and vital when it was built. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
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Hill Town-Hopping in Andalucía

Delve into the region’s interior for an authentic experience

By Rick Steves | April 7, 2026
Which to choose, Oxford or Cambridge? In this photo: Cambridge hosts 31 colleges, all with the same layout: green, monastic-type courtyards surrounded by chapels, libraries, and housing. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Oxford or Cambridge?

If you can only visit one, consider this

By Rick Steves | March 31, 2026
One of the Lutherland destinations: A top sight at Wartburg Castle is the humble Luther Room, where Martin Luther hunkered down to translate the New Testament. CREDIT:(Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe).
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Visiting Germany’s Lutherland Destinations

Three places that witnessed transformational moments

By Rick Steves | March 24, 2026
Beyond Glass Country in Sweden: With its stout watchtowers, park-like ramparts, and creaky, drafty interior, the moated Kalmar Castle is the main attraction in the Old World town of Kalmar. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe
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Glass Country in Rural Sweden

Swedish charm beyond Stockholm

By Rick Steves | March 17, 2026
Strasbourg’s Petite France quarter was once slated for redevelopment – but was saved by a progressive French minister of culture in the 1970s, much to the delight of locals and tourists alike. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe
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Strasbourg, France

City of bicultural streets

March 10, 2026
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.
Rick Steves

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

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