Rick Steves

From “Skärgården” – literally “garden of skerries,” unforested rocks sticking up from the sea – to larger islands, populated with trees and people, the Stockholm archipelago offers an idyllic land-and-seascape. Travel writer Rick Steves offers suggestions for exploring it.
Rick Steves

Destinations in the Stockholm Archipelago

Making your way through the idyllic collection of islands

By Rick Steves | October 24, 2023
Enjoy a sunset stroll along Vernazza's breakwater at dusk when colors deepen and glow. Part of the beautiful finds in Cinque Terre.
Rick Steves

Five Flavors of Italy in the Cinque Terre

A laidback, colorful alternative to the French Riviera

By Rick Steves | October 17, 2023
Budapest ruin pub: The eclectic “ruin pub” scene in Budapest usually spills out of the bars and into courtyards. CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Budapest Ruin Pubs

Enjoying the Bohemian vibe

By Rick Steves | October 3, 2023
Parisian market streets: Parisians make several stops in their grocery routine—at the fromagerie for cheese, the charcuterie (or boucher) for meats, and the boulangerie for freshly baked bread. CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Parisian Market Streets

Bringing village charm to the French city

By Rick Steves | September 26, 2023
Ampelmännchen / Ampelmann traffic light men pedestrian walk. CREDIT: Rick Steves. For article on East Berlin 'Ostalgia.'
Rick Steves

‘Ostalgia’ in East Berlin

Searching out the remains of the communist era

By Rick Steves | September 19, 2023
Vienna’s Hofburg Palace is steeped in Habsburg history, but the complex also houses museums on ancient Ephesus, the imperial armory, musical instruments, and more. CREDIT: RICK STEVES.
Rick Steves

Vienna’s Hofburg Palace

Whimsy and luxury at ground zero of the Habsburg Empire

By Rick Steves | September 12, 2023
Padua's Basilica of St. Anthony is a pilgrimage site.. Padua, Italy is home to the progressive University of Padua, founded in 1222, cultural treasures, religious frescoes by Giotto, and more.
Rick Steves

Padua, Italy: One cannot live on bread alone

Breaking bread and sharing knowledge

By Rick Steves | September 5, 2023
Cozy little beach houses in the town of Ærøskøbing have been lovingly tended by local families for generations. CREDIT: Rick Steves. Ride along with Rick Steves through the charming Danish Isle of Ærø, past hidden villages, U-shaped farms, windmills, a solar power plant, churches, beaches, prehistoric burial grounds, and more.
Rick Steves

The Charming Danish Isle of Ærø

A ‘hyggelig’ bike ride past history through a thoughtful today

By Rick Steves | August 29, 2023
The old Swiss resort town of Interlaken is the gateway to the Berner Oberland, with its soaring alpine peaks (from left), the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. CREDIT: Rick Steves. Article bemoaning climate-caused changes at Interlaken and the Swiss Alps
Rick Steves

Changes at Interlaken and the Swiss Alps

Recalling old friends, human and of the Earth

By Rick Steves | August 22, 2023
This hidden Croatian gem, Plitvice Lakes National Park, a lush land of unique geology and lacy waterfalls, should be on your bucket list. Plitvice became Croatia's first national park in 1949, and it continues to dazzle visitors today with its accessible walkways and otherworldly vistas.
Rick Steves

Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

Misty waterfalls, lush forests, pristine pathways

By Rick Steves | August 15, 2023

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