Travelling Europe

Video: Absorbing Dutch History Out in the Open

A tour guide is a teacher of culture, and in Europe, each country’s open-air folk museum provides the perfect classroom — a sprawling park filled...

To a Robot, the Cinque Terre Is “Chicken Patty” or even “Gym Daddy”

We have a vast selection of travel talks posted on YouTube and at ricksteves.com/travel-talks. YouTube likes everything to be captioned, so they...

Eating and Sleeping Along the Strada del Prosecco

Although you could complete the 31-mile Strada del Prosecco in Italy’s Veneto region in less than a day, it’s more pleasant to take your time and...

The 5 most amazing town-to-town hikes in Italy

Hiking trails of every length and difficulty crisscross Italy, but we didn’t pick the walks below with backpackers in mind. We’re recommending...

Failed Turkish coup reinforces the notion that airline seats are commodities

On a Friday in late July, the world watched tanks rather than planes rolling down the runway at Istanbul’s International airport. Though the coup...

Photograph of the week: An incredible dive site in Tulum, Mexico

A cenote is a pit or sinkhole resulting from the collapse of the limestone bedrock to expose the groundwater below. The Mayans believed the cenotes...

5 of the UK’s most unique 5-star properties

Tired of the same old hotels and accommodation? Unbeknown to many, the UK is home to a huge selection of self-catering properties (or vacation...

How to have secure, unrestricted internet access abroad

Having spent time in China, I can tell you that being unprepared for intermittent internet access was rather frustrating. Although China is...

The chic, the challenge or the change? The top 3 European ski towns for this Winter

The summer sun may be setting over Europe as winter slowly creeps up on us, but the opulence of the continent is evergreen. The sun loungers of...

48 Hours in Antwerp: A Local‘s Guide

Welcome to Antwerp – the second largest city of Belgium which happens to be pure, delicate and vibrant, all at the same time. This charming city...

We’ve handed in our notice

“Well hang on a minute. What are we waiting around for? Why don’t we just GO?” This was the lightning bolt clarity I had one afternoon a couple...

With This Spotify Playlist, You Too Can Be a Tour-Guide DJ

Photo: The Travelphile When I was a small boy, my dad and I “invented” something we called “stereo ears” — if you cup your ears at a...

Discover fine handicrafts in Ecuador’s Azuay Province

Southern Ecuador’s Azuay Province is one of the most important and richest tourist areas in the country. Its capital, Cuenca — proclaimed a World...

Head to Edinburgh and discover 6 talents you didn’t know you had

As Autumn draws near and the sun sets earlier each day, it’s a great time to think about replacing walks in the park, or al fresco dining, with...

Popcorn Cockles: The New Face of Welsh Food

The New Face of Welsh Food Talk about Welsh food and most people draw a blank, even if they’re from the UK. Hard pressed, they’ll come up with...

Sharing the Joys of Discovery

My life’s mission is teaching Europe to Americans in a meaningful and challenging way that is economic, efficient, unforgettable, and wildly fun....

How to automatically backup your phone every time you charge it

Backing up your phone can be a bit of a chore sometimes, especially as you travel. You have to fire up your laptop, connect your phone, launch the...

Video: Rijksmuseum Blitz

I just finished a marvelous tour of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam with our tour group and am inspired by the local art-historian guide we enjoyed....

26 Life hacks for everyday living expenses

Too often, bills and expenses we don’t care about drag us away from the ability to spend our money on experiences and moments that allow us to feel...

An Inside Look at Our On-the-Road Tour Planning

I am two days into our Best of Europe in 21 Days tour. I have 27 wonderful tour members and I’m assisted by two of our top guides, Ben Cameron and...

Best Local Arty Spots in Kiev

The beautiful Ukraine, as well as its capital Kiev, has a rich and long history that can’t be told in a few words. The country’s history...

15 best hotels near Disneyland – budget to luxury

If you were to ask our kids what is the first place they want to go when we jump off the plane from Australia and start our big USA adventure –...

Let Me Be Your Guide to the Best of Europe

I’m heading off to Europe and I’m wearing plaid. I explain why in this video clip — along with a quick overview of Europe’s best 3,000 miles...

48 Hours in Paris: A Local’s Guide

I’ll admit it: drawing the following Parisian offbeat itinerary featuring our locals’ tips has been a bit of a challenge. Obviously not...

5 perfect Asian hotels for an airport layover

You know how it is, no matter how hard you try to make your international travel plans as seamless as possible, you often end up in that situation...

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