Travel

Route 66 "Take the Journey"® license plate
Nostalgia

Iconic Route 66: The ‘Mother Road’ Turns 100

Time for a road trip!

By Lisa Monroe | July 9, 2026
A hurricane or a Kona low on Hawaii or other tropical coastline. Ryan Deberardinis
From Our Readers

A Kona Low on the Hawaiian Paradise

The weather can wreak havoc on a vacation

By Patricia Lampl | July 7, 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
Take a Hike. Vistor Center and car park overlooking part of the Palo Duro Canyon - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike to Palo Duro Canyon, Texas

The Grand Canyon of the Lone Star State

By Nick Thomas | June 26, 2026
Ice cream cone held high at the beach, for an article on ice cream scoop shops
Food Finds

Ice Cream Scoop Shops for Your Summer

Regional frozen treats worth a trip – or they’ll ship!

By Annie Tobey | June 24, 2026
Tired from ascending Enchanted Rock, Sherrill wonders if travel and aging are incompatible.
From Our Readers

Are Travel and Aging Incompatible?

‘Is It All Downhill from Here?’

By Sherrill Pool Elizondo | June 23, 2026
Lake Como is lined with luxurious villas, crowned by snow-capped mountains, and busy with fleets of little ferries darting from one cute town to another, one of many sights in the Lakes District of Italy. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Lakes District of Italy

Natural poetry, scenery, sightseeing, and relaxation

By Rick Steves | June 23, 2026
Wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota (Nick Thomas)
Nick Thomas

Roaming Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

Easy hikes, abundant wildlife, and striking scenery

June 18, 2026
At the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez, Spain, horses perform an equestrian ballet with choreography and costumes from the 19th century. One of the top European animal shows. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Travel

Experience a European Animal Show

Regal horses, brilliant dogs, powerful birds, and more

By Rick Steves | June 16, 2026

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