Travel

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
Rick Steves

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
Three American black bears, among the animals that can be spotted when wildlife viewing in Virginia
Martha Steger

Wildlife Viewing in Virginia

An online guide helps people discover Virginia’s ‘wild side’

By Martha Steger | September 26, 2024
1. Entrance to Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

‘Take a Hike! ’ to Capulin Volcano National Monument

Firsthand travel tips for seniors from Nick Thomas

By Nick Thomas | September 25, 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)
Rick Steves

Highlights of Antwerp, Belgium

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

By Rick Steves | September 24, 2024
Tall Ships Festival, by Rick Steves. For "rugged western Norway"
Rick Steves

Rugged Western Norway

Nature’s magnificent showcase

By Rick Steves | September 17, 2024
Neon signs on Broadway Street in Music City - Nashville, Tennessee
Travel

Spend Time in Nashville, Tennessee

A country music lover’s dream

By Kari Smith | September 13, 2024
International travel by train can be easy while still providing plenty of great sights to see, like this bullet train in Japan
Travel

International Travel by Train

Four rail trips for comfort, convenience, and scenery

By Emma Patch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | September 11, 2024
Along the colorful coast of Croatia: The picturesque Croatian town of Korčula was founded by the ancient Greeks and became an important city in the Venetian Republic. Addie Mannan, Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves

The Colorful Coast of Croatia

Korčula , Rovinj, Dubrovnik, and more

By Rick Steves | September 10, 2024
A statue of Protestant reformer Martin Luther looms large outside the lovingly rebuilt Frauenkirche, which had lain in ruins for nearly six decades since being destroyed in the Allied firebombing of historic Dresden in World War II. (Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe)
Rick Steves

Dresden: Once Devastated, Now Vibrant

The historic city is worth a detour

By Rick Steves | September 4, 2024
Scotland’s most underrated destination is Glasgow, one of Europe's underdog cities, where visitors enjoy a dynamic mix of architectural styles: The cityscape is packed with Victorian facades and early 20th-century touches, and bold and glassy new construction. CREDIT: (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe)
Rick Steves

Visit Europe’s ‘Underdog’ Cities

These smaller cities have a lot to love, including fewer tourists and lower prices

By Rick Steves | August 27, 2024

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