Rick Steves writes European guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public TV and radio. Contact him at rick@ricksteves.com. His column runs on alternating weeks in the Travel section.

A good way to introduce yourself to the city, its layered past, and its resilient people is with a walk across town, starting on lively, urban Wenceslas Square, weaving through the atmospheric Old ...

Fortunately, Rick Steves tours walk a middle ground by scheduling activities and meals for part of the day, while still giving you free time to explore your destination on your own.

Books Entertainment Life Travel Rick Steves looks back on his first epic trip in ‘On the Hippie Trail’ Feb. 23, 2025 at 6:00 am Updated Feb. 23, 2025 at 7:00 am ...

Join Rick Steves for a "best of Poland" special featuring Kraków, Warsaw, Gdańsk and more. This one-hour "best of Poland" special begins in Kraków, with a stunning square, historic castle, and ...

Rick Steves, the one-man brand behind a European tour company, dozens of travel books, and some of the most soothing content on PBS, has, of late, been getting reacquainted with the person he once ...

With Europe as our classroom, Rick shares the essential skills for smart, smooth travel. In this entertaining, information-packed talk, join Rick Steves as he shares lessons from a lifetime of ...