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Salzburg's Hohensalzburg Fortress looms 400 feet above Austria's famous Baroque city. Get the most out of Mozart’s Salzburg, including a “Sound of Music” tour and other the rich musical history, with tips from Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Mozart’s Salzburg and More

Mozart’s Salzburg and More

By Rick Steves | April 18, 2023
Denmark's Legoland features 58 million Lego bricks, some assembled to represent famous landmarks from around the world, such as the historic Bryggen wharf in Bergen, Norway. For Rick Steves article on happiness in Denmark.
Rick Steves

Happiness in Denmark

An easy-living lifestyle is a very Danish thing

By Rick Steves | April 11, 2023
Verona's Roman arena is an impressive sight, with much of the stonework still intact. Get swept up in the natural love of Verona when you visit this joyful, easygoing, and cultured city. Rick Steves takes us there.
Rick Steves

The Natural Love of Verona

From the Shakespearean tale to everyday romance and food

By Rick Steves | April 4, 2023
Brussels Old Town
Rick Steves

The Colorful City of Brussels in Belgium

From politics to hearty living

By Rick Steves | March 28, 2023
While the vibrant city of Krakow offers many ways to enjoy modern life, writer Rick Steves has an affinity for visiting milk bars in Poland.
Rick Steves

Eating at Milk Bars in Poland

The humble experience provides a picture of the past

By Rick Steves | March 21, 2023
Grafton Street in Dublin, Ireland. Image by John A. Megaw Jr. With so much to see and do when you visit Dublin, it’s hard to know where to start. Rick Steves shares four favorite recommendations.
Rick Steves

Four High Points of a Visit to Dublin

Erudite, sobering, sporting, and lively

By Rick Steves | March 14, 2023
Menokin, an 18th-century plantation and home of Francis Lightfoot Lee. Includes a tour on the Revolutionary Women of Menokin and examines the lives of the enslaved people.
History

Revolutionary Women of Menokin Tour

Learn about the women of this 18th-century plantation

By Annie Tobey | March 14, 2023
A golden cross marks the top of the 9,700-foot Zugspitze, the highest point in Germany. The mountain straddles the border between Germany and Austria, and lifts from both countries whisk visitors to the top. Travel writer Rick Steves transports us to the Zugspitze in Germany – it's worth a visit!
Rick Steves

The Zugspitze: Germany’s Breathtaking Rooftop

Rick Steves takes us to the highest point in Germany

March 7, 2023
Brighton Pier. Image by Rick Steves. Travel writer Rick Steves shares his take on finding history, opulence, and fun in Brighton, England, attracting Londoners since 1840.
Rick Steves

Find Your Fun in Brighton, England

Brash and flamboyant ‘London by the Sea’

By Rick Steves | February 28, 2023
White chalet-style homes, the Pyrénées, golden beaches, a long promenade, and delicious foods – a few of the delights of San Sebastián. The golden sands of San Sebastián welcome visitors to the spirited Basque country.
Rick Steves

Delicious and Delightful San Sebastián

Shimmering pearl of the Basque Country

By Rick Steves | February 21, 2023

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