Rick Steves

Dangle silently for 40 minutes as you glide over the glacier from France to Italy. Cable cars, a “halfway to heaven” tango, a hike on glaciers, trains and gondolas – favorite ways to enjoy Alpine scenery and destinations. Image and article by Rick Steves' Europe.
Rick Steves

Halfway to Heaven in the Alps

A peek at Italy over France’s high peaks

By Rick Steves | June 20, 2023
Hardy tourists visit the island of Skellig Michael, off the Ring of Kerry, where monks helped keep literacy alive in the Dark Ages. On Ireland's Ring of Kerry
Rick Steves

Ireland’s Ring of Kerry

Taking communications to a new level, from tetrapods to Reuters and beyond

By Rick Steves | June 13, 2023
French cheeses in a store display case. Even seasoned travel writer Rick Steves used to be content with American cheese and deride certain “high-falutin’” Old World airs, but since connecting with people in Europe, he has changed his attitude.
Rick Steves

Connecting with People

Appreciating “zee feet of angels” and other cultural affections in Europe

By Rick Steves | June 6, 2023
Gorgeous facades line Gdansk's main drag, echoing the city's historic importance.“Despite modernization, Gdańsk will always have a powerful history.” The city in Poland hosts colorful streets, a shipyard, amber and more.
Rick Steves

Gdańsk, Poland’s Underrated Gem

A modern city in a historical setting

By Rick Steves | May 30, 2023
Frankfurt's Romerberg Square looks old, but the half-timbered buildings were rebuilt in 1983, four decades after bombs destroyed the originals during World War II. “For years, Frankfurt was a city to avoid … but today, its energy makes it worth a look,” says travel writer Rick Steves, sharing highlights of what makes a visit to modern Germany in Frankfurt worthwhile.
Rick Steves

Experience Modern Germany in Frankfurt

Banks and art and cuisine – plus history

By Rick Steves | May 16, 2023
Beyond the colorful hillside buildings, rich blue waters, and relaxing beach, Positano on the Amalfi Coast of Italy holds a wealth of history. Credit Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Glitzy Positano on the Amalfi Coast

More than just a pretty façade

By Rick Steves | May 9, 2023
Christian pilgrims and tourists are drawn to the dramatically situated Mont St-Michel, a soaring island abbey in Normandy that is completely surrounded by the sea at high tide. The towering abbey of Mont St-Michel rises above the surrounding landscape – which becomes a waterscape at high tide. Traveler Rick Steves takes us to the historic island abbey with its rich history, traditional omelets, and a man-powered treadwheel.
Rick Steves

Mont St-Michel: Hermits and Omelets

Normandy’s magnificent island abbey

By Rick Steves | May 2, 2023
Though details have changed, locals still gather and flirt in Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain. Travel writer Rick Steves tells us of this and other masterpieces in the Spanish town. Image by Olivier Guiberteau
Rick Steves

Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor

The Spanish city’s community living room and other cultural masterpieces

By Rick Steves | April 25, 2023
Salzburg's Hohensalzburg Fortress looms 400 feet above Austria's famous Baroque city. Get the most out of Mozart’s Salzburg, including a “Sound of Music” tour and other the rich musical history, with tips from Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Mozart’s Salzburg and More

Mozart’s Salzburg and More

By Rick Steves | April 18, 2023
Denmark's Legoland features 58 million Lego bricks, some assembled to represent famous landmarks from around the world, such as the historic Bryggen wharf in Bergen, Norway. For Rick Steves article on happiness in Denmark.
Rick Steves

Happiness in Denmark

An easy-living lifestyle is a very Danish thing

By Rick Steves | April 11, 2023

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