Rick Steves

Proper site selection can make the difference between just another meal and an unforgettable European picnic. CREDIT: Travis Parker, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

A Perfect European Picnic

Ideas for picnicking like a pro, from market to blanket

By Rick Steves | November 10, 2026
While golf is the main draw to St. Andrews, there are many other reasons to visit – like the ruins of its castle and cathedral, which were destroyed during the Reformation. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Take a Swing at St. Andrews

Hit the links, books, and beach

By Rick Steves | November 3, 2026
Gothic cathedrals: Chartres’ cathedral shows off the unity of architecture, statuary, and stained glass that epitomize France’s Gothic style. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

France’s Resilient, Awe-Inspiring Gothic Cathedrals

Always rising to the occasion

By Rick Steves | October 27, 2026
How to best enjoy Venice. While Venice is mobbed during the day, it becomes empty at night… and travelers who spend the evening here seem to have the city all to themselves. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

How to Best Enjoy Venice

Despite changes, the city on the lagoon still charms

By Rick Steves | October 20, 2026
As you climb the dome of the Reichstag, you circle a cone of mirrors that point down, directing your vision toward where legislators gather. It’s one way to climb to the top in Europe, especially for the meaningful perspectives. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Climb to the Top in Europe

Memorable manmade views and a broader perspective

By Rick Steves | October 13, 2026
The Vasa sank just minutes into her maiden voyage … and now is the centerpiece of an outstanding maritime museum in Stockholm, one among several fascinating Scandinavian maritime museums. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Scandinavian Maritime Museums

Seeing seafaring Scandinavia through these great museums

By Rick Steves | October 6, 2026
The snowy volcanic slopes of Mount Hasan’s double peaks rule the horizon of Cappadocia, keeping watch over Güzelyurt in Turkey. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Güzelyurt in Turkey

A ‘beautiful land’ of quiet satisfaction

By Rick Steves | September 29, 2026
Traveling through Amsterdam by bike is one of the best ways to appreciate the city’s sights, smells, and overall vibe. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Amsterdam by Bike

The sights, sounds and smells of the sensuous city … on two wheels

By Rick Steves | September 22, 2026
During Oktoberfest, Munich’s Wies’n grounds host around 15 gigantic tents, all of which operate like pop-up beer halls. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Oktoberfest Is Munich’s Massive Kegger

15 gigantic tents, each like a pop-up beer hall

By Rick Steves | September 21, 2026
King Ludwig II’s fantastical Neuschwanstein Castle is the epitome of 19th-century Romanticism. CREDIT: Rick Steves. Royalty and the ultra-wealthy have second homes fancier and more opulent than other people’s primary homes. European palaces exemplify this extravagance, like Mad King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle, Versailles, and more.
Rick Steves

Neuschwanstein Castle Was a Getaway

Europe’s crazy rich royals and their lavish retreats

By Rick Steves | September 15, 2026

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