You notice the nuances in the weather from one day to the next, becoming adept at armchair meteorology. But the reality is, we don’t always have that kind of time, or money — especially Americans, who (as Rick Steves likes to say) have the shortest paid vacations in the rich world....
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For the first time, Rick Steves’ Europe was set to film two brand-new episodes on the land of ice and fire. Rick and I had worked hard on the script, brainstorming wonderful little Icelandic experiences — both grand and intimate, from cinematic glaciers to cute puffins, and from steaming...
There was a couple from Ireland, another couple from Slovenia (the good-natured husband wore Simona’s white, frilly apron), and a young woman from California. (Note: none of these people had a problem finding Simona’s house. Just us. Go figure.) Ginny making some nice-looking little ...
By Rick Steves Clay Hubbsadmiring the menu choices at a fine restaurant in Paris on this 65th birthday. Age matters only if you’re a cheese. Many seniors are more energetic than their backpacker grandkids. But even for these folks, travel abroad is not without questions and concerns. I’...
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/trip-reports/paris-solo-oct-2021 Nope, unless something one doesn't EVER want to see or smell is a deal-breaker, then you're good to go. Posted byTocard Panguitch, Utah 02/01/22 09:41 PM ...
starting in the southern countries and working your way north. If possible, avoid the midsummer Mediterranean heat and crowds of Italy and southern France. Spend those weeks in Scandinavia, Britain, Ireland, or the Alps (which may also increase your odds of sun in places prone to miserable ...
The challenge, of course, is to get behind the touristy facade. I make a point to leave Wiesbaden on the Rhine, Greve in Tuscany, and Killarney in Ireland to the big-bus tourists. The towns to avoid in the Cotswolds are Bourton-on-the-Water and Broadway. But there are always alternativ...