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 ...

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 ...

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've been planning a trip to Europe, perhaps you've been warned about the serious pickpocketing epidemic. According to a 2024 study by U.K. travel insurance comparison platform Quotezone, ...

The famously cute and sweet side of the Netherlands — with its canals, windmills, and tulip fields — is indeed a delight to experience. But to see how big-city modern Dutch life is lived, visit the no ...

While much of Italy’s appeal is rooted in its relaxed pace and Old World feel, Milan — the nation’s second city and financial capital — offers just the opposite. But travelers who make time for Milan ...

Rick Steves does not just share his travel advice on where to go and what to see. He also shares tips that apply to any trip, regardless of location. Aside from website recommendations for sleeping on ...

The saying "better be looking at it than looking for it" doesn't always work during travel; sometimes, you just pack too much, never end up using half of it anyway, and then regret all the extra ...

Pre-sale for Alaska Public Media members begins July 30. Tickets available to all August 4. Members, check your email for the early member access Code. In this inspiring talk, Rick Steves explores how ...

The body of Marc Tulloch Hewson who went missing nearly a month ago on the Costa Blanca has been found. (Picture: Solapix) A British man who vanished from a hospital without shoes or a shirt has been ...

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