You can blame my Norwegian heritage, but I’m not so hot on the Swedish countryside. Even so, you can’t say you’ve seen Sweden if you’ve only been to Stockholm. Rural Sweden – especially the province ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If there's one thing travel expert Rick Steves knows it's Europe. His popular Rick Steves' Europe public television program's 13th ...

European travel is in demand and trending online, but in 2026, there are some challenges tourists may face across the ...

Travel icon Rick Steves recommends cafeteria-style eateries in these places for keeping to your budget while in Europe. They ...

While the city dodged serious damage in both world wars, Strasbourg has a dizzying history. It was hit hard during the Franco ...

August is vacation time in Europe. Entire towns seem to shut down as locals head to seaside escapes, eager to enjoy unforgettable beaches and the culture that comes with them. Let’s close our eyes, ...

When touring any city, it's fun to drop in on the local university. | In Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing ...

Getting close to one of the big icons of Western civilization – the Acropolis, the Palace of Versailles, the Colosseum – can be the spine-tingling high point of a European trip. But don’t paper over ...

If you’re traveling in the Czech Republic south of Prague, you may have the famously cute town of Cesky Krumlov on your itinerary. While it’s delightful, two nearby towns — straddling the regions of ...

Millions of Americans are expected to go on a European vacation this summer. Many of those going for the first time are likely to be following the advice of travel writer Rick Steves, host of “Rick ...