With 600 square miles, 8 million people and too many must-see sights to view in one visit, London can feel formidable to travelers. On one guidebook-updating trip, I had only a week to take in the ...

Packing for a European getaway can be tricky, especially if you're facing a variety of weather conditions. Try Rick Steves' tip to streamline your suitcase.

One look at London's skyline and it's clear that the city is shifting east. Once a run-down wasteland, East London now glistens with gardens, greenery, and state-of-the-art construction. Skyscrapers ...

There's nothing like a glass of wine in a classy European café after a day of sightseeing. And there's nobody who knows their way around Europe and its cafés better than travel expert Rick Steves. The ...

Squinting at the jeweled snuff box of Frederick the Great in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, it occurs to me that you could make a theme tour called “Exquisite London.” It would feature the ...

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

It was the final day of a two-month trip to Europe. I was in London, and with all of my work behind me, I had the freedom to do whatever I wanted. So I decided to test my five free London audio tours ...

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 ...

Rick Steves’ Art of Europe is the fulfillment of a longstanding dream for public media’s prolific travel show host. In the six-part limited series premiering on public television this October, Steves ...

The writer and PBS host, 69, who underwent surgery in October, says he's approaching cancer like a new adventure, with a "traveler's mindset" Matt Hulbert; Courtesy Rick Steves Travel writer and host ...

I’m following Edwin on a walk around York — the most interesting stop between London and Edinburgh. Edwin is a spry retired schoolteacher who stays active by leading town walks and giving private ...