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International travel by train can be easy while still providing plenty of great sights to see, like this bullet train in Japan
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International Travel by Train

Four rail trips for comfort, convenience, and scenery

By Emma Patch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | September 11, 2024
Along the colorful coast of Croatia: The picturesque Croatian town of Korčula was founded by the ancient Greeks and became an important city in the Venetian Republic. Addie Mannan, Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves

The Colorful Coast of Croatia

Korčula , Rovinj, Dubrovnik, and more

By Rick Steves | September 10, 2024
A statue of Protestant reformer Martin Luther looms large outside the lovingly rebuilt Frauenkirche, which had lain in ruins for nearly six decades since being destroyed in the Allied firebombing of historic Dresden in World War II. (Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe)
Rick Steves

Dresden: Once Devastated, Now Vibrant

The historic city is worth a detour

By Rick Steves | September 4, 2024
Scotland’s most underrated destination is Glasgow, one of Europe's underdog cities, where visitors enjoy a dynamic mix of architectural styles: The cityscape is packed with Victorian facades and early 20th-century touches, and bold and glassy new construction. CREDIT: (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe)
Rick Steves

Visit Europe’s ‘Underdog’ Cities

These smaller cities have a lot to love, including fewer tourists and lower prices

By Rick Steves | August 27, 2024
A train vacation can include the California Coast Starlight on Amtrak. Image by Alexander Cimbal
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Take a Train Vacation for a New Perspective

Cross-country itineraries in the American West

By Emma Patch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | August 23, 2024
Kubus5 IrisvandenBroek, Rotterdam
Peggy Sijswerda

Eye-Popping Rotterdam

Art and architecture, food, views – and bluegrass!

By Peggy Sijswerda | August 21, 2024
Barcode Project and modern architecture, part of the beauty and peace in Oslo. By Valentin M Armianu
Rick Steves

Find Peace in Oslo, Norway

The pleasant, progressive city puts people first

By Rick Steves | August 13, 2024
From the Cannon Mountain tram in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire. Image by Jiawangkun
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New Hampshire’s Cannon Mountain as Therapy

Hiking My Way Through Grief, Personal Terror

By Martha Steger | August 7, 2024
: Luzern’s Reuss River is spanned by the wooden Chapel Bridge, with its iconic stone water tower. CREDIT: (Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe).
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Delightful Swiss Cities

Switzerland’s perfection includes urban areas, too

By Rick Steves | August 6, 2024
A drive along the Ring of Kerry presents classic views of the Irish countryside. (Pat O'Connor, Rick Steves' Europe)
Rick Steves

Ireland’s Entertaining Ring of Kerry

Fascinating circular forts and more ancient sights and everlasting beauty

By Rick Steves | July 30, 2024

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