Tipping outside of your home country can be stressful, but Rick Steves has some advice: Don't make the social faux pas of tipping with coins in Europe.

Granada, Córdoba, and Sevilla – or the Costa del Sol. But for something more authentic, I like exploring the region’s ...

Rick Steves' best passport advice is also the simplest: check it early, copy it well, and never let the paperwork outrun the trip.

European travel is expensive, and some unexpected additional costs are making it more so in 2026. Here's why Rick Steves says to be cautious of prices.

And the big mountain behind the town of Bled, called Stol (“Chair”), is part of the Karavanke range that defines the Austrian ...

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 ...

Tower of Hercules in A Coruna, where the barnacles are popular - Aleh Varanishcha/Getty Images Travel writer Rick Steves spent decades eating his way across Europe, so when he makes a food ...

Renowned world traveler Rick Steves spoke at the Chronicle's Aging and Longevity Summit and shared his tips for seeing the ...

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, ...

For a generation of travelers, the legendary Hippie Trail took adventurers on a journey of enlightenment, spiritual awakening and wild stories.

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 ...