This tour treats you to the slice of Italy that's richest in contrasts, from cities to beaches and from rugged to glamorous. After touring the wonders of Rome, your Rick Steves guide will take you across Italy's boot to the wild beauty of the Gargano Peninsula and Adriatic Coast. You'll...
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Rick Steves says his journey as a travel writer follows Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. He started with "Rick's travel hierarchy of needs," he says: "Eating and sleeping on a budget, staying healthy, not getting ripped off, catching the train."Steves' best-selling Europe Through the...
Updating our Rick Steves Switzerland guidebook in Bern this fall, I enjoyed the city’s pristine arcaded streets, playful fountains, engaging museums, super-scenic bridges, warm sandstone townhouses, low-key students-and-politicians pace of life, and convivial park huddled under its towering church...
Experiential sightseeing, such as this food tour of Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood, is time and money well spent. (photo: Rick Steves) Splurging on a gondola ride in Venice buys you a memory for a lifetime. (photo: Rick Steves) I've always been a fan of budget travel tips. For more ...
This is Day 62 of my “100 Days in Europe” series. As I travel with Rick Steves’ Europe Tours, research my guidebooks, and make new TV shows, I’m reporting on my experiences across Europe. Still to come: Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, and more. Thanks for joining...
Planning a 10 day Nov trip to Northern Italy for 40th anniversary and not a seasoned traveler. Should I use a travel agent or is it better to try to do it myself? I am internet smart but overwhelmed by the task of choosing hotels and transportation opt
I am traveling to a Schengen country via Heathrow Airport London. I would have to pick up my luggage and deposit them again at the transit airline since apparently they would not be transferred directly to the next flight. Since it is a stressful time fo
By Rick Steves The economy may be wobbly, but our travel dreams are still strong — for good reason. Europe is every bit as magical as ever, and no recession can change that. What matters is how well you manage your travel budget, and how you use those skills to create a better trip...
Rome's Colosseum gets busy in peak season. Wet weather needn't dampen a visit to Europe's biggest cities, which bustle year-round. By Rick Steves Some people have flexible enough jobs and lifestyles to cherry-pick when to take their vacations, but many others have less choice. Fortunately,...