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 ...

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 ...

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.

Rick Steves told the The New York Times that one can travel like a tourist, a traveler, or a pilgrim. The tourist typically seeks relaxation, entertainment, and escape from the routines of daily ...