Travel

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
The show still goes on in ancient Ostia's theater.. Ruins that rival those at Pompeii – ancient buildings, frescoes, and mosaics are wonderfully preserved over the millennia at Ostia Antica.
Rick Steves

Ruins at the Roman Port of Ostia Antica

Imagining life in this once-thriving ancient city

By Rick Steves | February 14, 2023
African American Baseball
History

Depths of Resilience, Heights of Achievement

Insights in African-American History

By Rachel Marsh | February 10, 2023
Chenonceau, a 15th-century Renaissance palace, is considered the toast of the Loire Valley. Several powerful women had a hand in its design, creating a magnificent château that was the local aristocracy's place to see and be seen. Go palace hopping in France. Travel writer Rick Steves take us to three notable Loire Valley châteaux: Chenonceau, Chambord, and Cheverny.
Rick Steves

Châteaux Hopping in France’s Lush Loire Valley

See how the French one percent lived

By Rick Steves | February 8, 2023
Mama's Chicken Kitchen fried chicken with fries and a biscuit. As part of A geezer's look at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and two restaurants for grabbing Gatlinburg grub: Mama's Chicken Kitchen and Trish's Mountain Diner.
Food Finds

Gatlinburg Grub

A geezer’s guide to the Tennessee resort town

By Steve Cook | February 2, 2023
“One adventure after another” is how travel writer Peggy Sijswerda describes her visit to Hotel Xcaret Mexico, plus the food and spirits.
Travel

Adventures in Mexico

Food and fun at Hotel Xcaret

By Peggy Sijswerda | January 31, 2023
Istanbul mosque at sunset, by Jeremyreds. Experiencing Islam in a secular Muslim nation such as Turkey offers a glimpse of the beauty of Islamic traditions. Travel writer and guide Rick Steves takes us to Istanbul.
Rick Steves

The Beauty of Islamic Traditions in Turkey

A visit to Istanbul during Ramadan

By Rick Steves | January 24, 2023
The towering Basilica of Our Lady of Fátima sits at the head of a vast esplanade. At the top of the steps, a covered open-air altar, cathedra (bishop's chair), and pulpit stand ready to conduct Mass to the thousands of pilgrims who come to celebrate the Virgin of Fatima on the 13th day of each month from May through October. In this humble town, Mary appeared to 3 children then to a crowd of thousands. Rick Steves offers insights for visiting Fatima in Portugal.
Rick Steves

The Faithful Flock to Fátima, Portugal

Where thousands saw an apparition in 2017, and more make the pilgrimage today

January 17, 2023

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