This quiet European ski area delivers some of the softest powder, steady winter conditions, and broad terrain that rivals ...

Whenever I'm in Greece, I don't let a sun go down without enjoying a nice glass of ouzo. It's funny, because I don't even ...

This episode originally aired on April 4, 2025. Rick Steves has spent most of his life traveling the continent of Europe and sharing what he’s learned with the rest of us. He informed, entertained and ...

Take an evening stroll through Innsbruck, Austria, where the Alps frame a city glowing in golden light. As the sun sets behind the Nordkette mountains, colorful façades along the Inn River shimmer on ...

When traveling in the Netherlands – with its canals, windmills, and tulip fields – it all seems so cute and sweet; you may find yourself exclaiming, “Everything’s just so…Dutch!” But for another side ...

Steves is a realist when it comes to the cost of the average European vacation, but is the ultimate optimist about finding ways to save when you can. "Europe is expensive. Prices are high for ...

Tune in at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 28 for an evening of travel inspiration with Rick Steves—featuring expert tips, alpine adventures, live studio broadcasts, local hosts, and your first chance to get ...

Whether you’re a footloose vagabond or a famous travel writer, you’ll reap the rewards of journaling: a souvenir that lasts a lifetime. Leave out the boring stuff. Ten years from now, you won’t feel ...

I don’t get star-struck easily. But I’ll admit that I was a little nervous when I got Rick Steves on the phone recently. Not only is the longtime PBS host and author America’s most beloved travel ...

Fred was the editor-in-chief at VeloNews from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that he was a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times. Fred is the Articles Editor at ...