Lately, I’ve really been enjoying what I consider to be the “second cities” of Europe, such as Naples in Italy, Marseille in ...

While Rick Steves often uses his expertise to teach tourists how to avoid crowds, he says this region in Europe is exciting ...

Hamburg is one of the great “undiscovered” cities in Europe. With its trading heritage and a strong economy, a visit here ...

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and its most important port. Like other great European “second cities” – such as Marseille, Glasgow, and Antwerp – this northern port city has a ...

HafenCity’s centerpiece is the striking Elbphilharmonie — a combination concert hall, hotel, and apartment complex that ...

Why culture shock is a valuable part of ‘thoughtful travel,’ according to Rick Steves Millions of Americans are expected to go on a European vacation this summer. Many of those going for the ...

Is Germany's Black Forest worth the trip? Rick Steves shares a surprising opinion on one of Europe's most iconic and frequently visited destinations.

As a young backpacker, I fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that time, the town still fed a few farm animals within its medieval walls ...