Few cities can even come close to Paris when it comes to cultural, artistic, and historic heritage. And few residents are as confident as Parisians in their expertise in good ...

A fisherman, a priest, and a student” sounds like the beginning of a crude joke. But on my latest trip to Europe, these three ...

When Jean Monnet brainstormed the modern European Union, he based his peace-driven idea on America’s model of independent states, united by a greater goal. With the help of the US, ...

Last week, a Parisian bench in Washington, DC, got me thinking about how the European Union was created as a peace project. But it’s grown far beyond just sharing coal ...

If visiting Britain in 2025, you might encounter larger-than-usual crowds, with some visitors sporting high-waisted gowns, ...

I’m all about traveling efficiently — and a great way to do that is by savoring local cuisine as you soak up the splendor of ...

Writer Rick Steves has made a career of sharing travel tips and tricks. Now he recommends travelers steer clear of the U.S.

If you're looking for the best way to experience a destination and get an excellent meal, travel expert Rick Steves has one ...

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Fred was the editor-in-chief at VeloNews from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that he was a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times. Fred is the Articles Editor ...

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.