Money belts and traveller's cheques were once the norm for international travel. But these days, there are alternatives with the rise of virtual currency.

Smartly situated Lyon — just south of Burgundy, north of Provence, east of the Alps, and centered on a peninsula at the convergence of two major rivers — has long been a major culture hub and a foodie ...

Contorted, bright sculptures of flowers on a rooftop at the foot of Cologne’s famed cathedral. A vast showroom with giant octopus-like tentacles that offer up a mesmerizing meander through space and ...

The popular and prolific travel writer, Rick Steves, needs no introduction. He’s written a multitude of guide books, he’s a likable television and radio personality, and an activist known for ...

After a routine blood test led to his diagnosis, the 70-year-old travel expert urges everyone to prioritize health exams.

With the world in a state of turmoil, traveler, teacher and writer Rick Steves believe there had never been a more important time to travel.

One of its brightest gems is a romantic getaway that once entertained emperors and presidents: Lake Bled. Nestled up against ...

Tipping outside of your home country can be stressful, but Rick Steves has some advice: Don't make the social faux pas of ...

Spring is high season for book events in San Diego. Here’s a roundup of new books and author talks, from Jodi Picoult to Anne Lamott.

Along the way, Rick visits poignant sights throughout Europe relating to fascism, and talks with Europeans whose families ...