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 ...

Rick Steves shares the simple rule he always follows to avoid packed crowds at popular sites—and it really works.

With so much to see in Europe, bus tours are often the best option. European destinations are close enough to drive between, but handling all the logistics yourself can detract from the experience. On ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

For travel expert Rick Steves, the gradual return to post-pandemic normalcy means an even slower return for his business bussing tourists around Europe. While he expressed confidence that millions of ...

Imagine how good it would feel to pack up your suitcase, head to the airport, and get on an airplane, headed for a great adventure? Hopefully that will be something you can do soon, but in the ...

On his latest trip to Rome, Rick Steves’ longtime tour guide was nervous because she had not given a tour in almost two years. “She was tearful at the end of it, she just said, ‘I can't tell you how ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Falling in love with travel every day. With countries closing borders and the virus continuing to spread, Steves has remained at ...