If you've ever considered planning a dream trip to Portugal, you might want to read travel expert Rick Steves' advice on when ...

You can study pottery in Bali, flamenco in Spain, falconry in Ireland, calligraphy in China, golf techniques in Portugal, and ...

Whether you're after a convenient European getaway or an affordable place to move, this sunny country has impressive ...

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Affordable solo travel secrets reveal practical tips for budget-friendly journeys and smart strategies for independent ...

COLUMBIA — One of the world’s most popular travel guides is making Columbia his next destination. Rick Steves is partnering ...

Sunny, out-of-the-way Languedoc stretches from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees in southwest France. It shares a balmy ...

Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland … and Liechtenstein.

While London sits upon an ancient Roman foundation (Londinium), today’s city was shaped in a powerful way by England’s Industrial Revolution. In 1800, London had about a million people. By 1900, its ...

Europe is rich in history, but its splendid castles, antique churches, and age-old ruins tell only part of the story. To dig even deeper in time — much deeper — visit a cave. Some of my favourites, in ...

While much of Italy’s appeal is rooted in its relaxed pace and Old World feel, Milan — the nation’s second city and financial capital — offers just the opposite. But travelers who make time for Milan ...