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Châteaux Day Trips from Paris: Napoleon gave his famous abdication speech on the stairs of Fontainebleau, a chateau bursting with eclectic artistic styles. (Rick Steves, Rick Steves' Europe)
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Châteaux Day Trips from Paris

A royal treat

By Rick Steves | December 3, 2024
Mount Vesuvius, a still-active volcano, looms over the ruins of Pompeii. (Orin Dubrow, Rick Steves' Europe)
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Reflecting on Ruin at Vesuvius and Pompeii

Visiting these two classic sites

By Rick Steves | November 26, 2024
With its awe-inspiring castle, delightful Old Town of shops and cobbled lanes, beautifully preserved architecture, and easy canoeing options, Český Krumlov has been discovered – but not spoiled – by tourists. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe
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Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic

You’ll find a fairy-tale town lost in a time warp

By Rick Steves | November 19, 2024
Frederiksborg Castle, the famous Danish Castle in Hilleroed in the Danish countryside. Image by Kurt Nielsen
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Delights in the Danish Countryside

From Viking ships to fairy tales in Denmark

By Rick Steves | November 12, 2024
The vibrant, artsy town of Volterra, in northern Tuscany, was an important trading center for the ancient Etruscan people. CREDIT: Addie Mannan, Rick Steves’ Europe.
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Two Sides of Northern Tuscany

Volterra and San Gimignano, authentic and touristy

By Rick Steves | November 5, 2024
The Courtyard of the Myrtles at Alhambra in Granada features a pool lined by fragrant myrtle hedges. (Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves' Europe)
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Grand Sights in Granada, Spain

Taking in the full splendor of the historic city

By Rick Steves | October 29, 2024
Less than an hour from Amsterdam, the traditional fishing village of Marken, with its unique architecture, is a time-warp trip into old Holland. It is one of three picturesque day trips from Amsterdam. CREDIT: (Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe).
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Three Day Trips from Amsterdam

Picturesque villages in the Waterland region

By Rick Steves | October 22, 2024
A Rhine River ferry shuttles passengers to the town of Kaub, in the shadow of Gutenfels Castle. CREDIT: Rick Steves Europe
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Cruising on the Raging Rhine River

A trip through history from Bacharach to St. Goar

By Rick Steves | October 8, 2024
Rugged beauty of Iceland: Hiking trails in Iceland’s thórsmörk region lead to scenic spots high and low. Climbing to the top of Valahnúkur offers a commanding view of the glacier-covered Katla volcano and sprawling rivers flowing to the not-too-distant sea. CREDIT: Glenn Eriksen, Rick Steves’ Europe
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Natural Forces Create the Dramatic Beauty of Iceland

The island’s rugged landscapes and steamy pools come from within

By Rick Steves | October 1, 2024
Fronting the main square in Antwerp are its City Hall, adorned with gold coats of arms, and guild houses, each topped with a golden statue. (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves Europe)
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Highlights of Antwerp, Belgium

Historic and modern, buzzing with life, fashion, and red lights

By Rick Steves | September 24, 2024

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