Travel

In Porto, Portugal’s second city, flat-bottom boats called “rabelos” are a frequent sight along the Douro River. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Porto: Portugal’s ‘Second City’

A surprising destination – until you’ve visited there

By Rick Steves | October 21, 2025
Inside Endless Caverns in New Market, Virginia, for a relaxing and fun getaway at Endless Caverns Resort. Image by Annie Tobey
Annie Tobey

A ‘Spirited’ Getaway at Endless Caverns and Shenandoah

Caverns, cabins, and Virginia craft spirits

By Annie Tobey | October 16, 2025
Visitors to Uppsala Cathedral will find a different take on the Virgin Mary with this lifelike statue, called “Mary (The Return).” CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe. Uppsala mixes fun and history.
Rick Steves

Uppsala Mixes Fun and History

Where a joyful vibe complements the past

By Rick Steves | October 14, 2025
Visitors to Napoleon’s tomb, one of the Parisian monuments to Napoleon, can lean over the railing and bow to the emperor. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
History

Parisian Monuments to Napoleon’s Rise and Fall

Finding the ‘straight story’ in Paris

By Rick Steves | October 7, 2025
Ayo has been cooking up beachside paella for decades in Nerja, Spain. It is one of Rick Steves' favorite European seaside bars. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Travel

Favorite European Seaside Bars

Swizzle your travels at these memorable bars

By Rick Steves | September 30, 2025
The often-overlooked capital of Romania nonetheless offers plenty of reasons to visit, including monuments to history among the recent revival in Bucharest – like the Palace of the Parliament, Europe’s biggest building, the Built by communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu.
Rick Steves

Revival in Bucharest

The paradoxes of this lively old town and its eerie palace

September 23, 2025
An artsy cut-out of a tree, with people standing throughout the branches, to represent heritage travel.
Travel

Explore Your Roots Through Heritage Travel

Visit ancestral homelands and even people

By Laura Petrecca | September 17, 2025
In countryside Britain and Ireland, the road can get quite narrow – and pulling over to let vehicles pass is common, an important consideration when driving British and Irish. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Driving ‘British’ and ‘Irish’

Tips for seeing the British Isles by car

By Rick Steves | September 16, 2025
The view of Crater Lake in Oregon, from across the car parking lot. Image by Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike! To Crater Lake in Oregon

Visiting this 7,700-year-old breathtaking beauty

By Nick Thomas | September 10, 2025
Rejuvenated Palermo: Palermo’s La Martorana features high arches and gorgeous gilded mosaics. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

A Rejuvenated Palermo in Sicily

Still gritty, still classic, yet so very delightful

By Rick Steves | September 9, 2025

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