According to travel expert Rick Steves, some of Europe's most authentic and affordable meals are hiding in a place most ...

Travel expert Rick Steves explains what a third-rate town is and the benefits of visiting them over more popular cities when ...

When it comes to cheese, delve into what’s stinkier, mouldier, or simply less sandwich-ready than what you’d find at home ...

For those planning a longer European vacation, or even one that involves multiple locations, leasing a car could be a great ...

This column revisits some of Rick’s favorite places over the past two decades. You can email Rick at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.) (c)2023 Rick Steves.

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Planning a European train trip? Travel expert Rick Steves shares when to book tickets for the best prices, and when last-minute is just fine.

This column revisits some of Rick’s favorite places over the past two decades. You can email Rick at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.) (c)2023 Rick Steves.

France eventually prevailed, but at a terrible cost. Just over a century later, soft, forested lands hide the memories of World War I’s longest battle, which raged here for more than 300 days.

Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.

That’s why Alsace changes sides with each war. That’s why we are a mix of France and Germany.” I yell back, “And that’s why you are called Jean-Claude Schumacher.” ...

Rick Steves on France’s Dordogne, land of caves, canoes, and culture A reader once asked me if I were to bring a spry, 73-year-old grandmother to Europe, where would I go? My response: France ...