Travel

Battersea Power Station is part of London’s regeneration scene – one of London’s many examples of industrial structures that have been regenerated to appeal to modern lifestyles. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

London’s Regeneration Scene

The Docklands, Battersea Power Station, Regent’s Canal, and more

By Rick Steves | May 5, 2026
Marina and promenade, Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Yachts and boats moored in the marina with waterfront buildings along the Avenida da Republica to the right hand side, Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Algarve, Portugal.
Finance

Portuguese Towns for Expats

A quieter alternative to the big cities

By International Living | April 29, 2026
Iceland’s Golden Circle hosts a plethora of natural wonders to visit on an Iceland stopover — like Þingvellir National Park. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Iceland Stopover

Your ticket to a cool visit

By Rick Steves | April 28, 2026
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.
Rick Steves

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
A small model airplane, passport cover, globe, and stethoscope: a concept of travel health insurance
Finance

Travel Health Insurance: Worthwhile or a Waste?

Will you have the protection you need if you’re sick or injured?

By Erin Bendig, Kiplinger’s Consumer News Service | April 13, 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.
Rick Steves

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).
Rick Steves

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
Rick Steves

Glass Country in Rural Sweden

Swedish charm beyond Stockholm

By Rick Steves | March 17, 2026

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