Enjoying my vanilla ice cream in eastern Berlin’s Café Sibylle, I ponder the half-mustache carved in stone that hangs overhead. My “Swedish sundae,” which comes with chocolate sprinkles and a shot of ...

Whenever I visit Berlin I can’t help remembering my spooky visit to East Berlin back in 1971. I vividly recall how, as we were about to return to West Berlin, our tour bus was stopped and emptied at a ...

In so many ways, a visit to Berlin can be an inspirational reminder to never forget. Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and ...

Berlin, Germany's vibrant capital, is a cultural epicenter renowned for its artistic energy, cosmopolitan flair, and daunting ...

It’s been nine years since Brexit, when the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU). That decision sent ...

Cosmopolitan Frankfurt, while low on Old World charm, offers a good look at today’s no-nonsense, modern Germany. If you’re a budget traveler, you’ll likely fly into or out of this major hub for ...

Every year, Rick Steves’ Europe takes 30,000 people on small-group tours — and this is the one thing they're not allowed to bring. Rick Steves never checks a bag when traveling — and he strongly ...

If you’re an American who likes to travel, you’ve probably been influenced by Rick Steves. He’s known for his guidebooks about visiting Europe on a budget. We sit down with the beloved travel writer ...

Before you head out on your next European adventure, make sure you take Rick Steves' advice so you can navigate an unfamiliar ...

If you could take a road trip with your younger self, how well do you think the two of you would get along? Would you have an admiration for each other? Would you even recognize each other? Rick ...