Once an oppressed backwater of the Soviet Union, the small Baltic nation is now prosperous and proud.
The 500-foot-tall hill supposedly was visited by Jesus’ uncle, and is a source of the Holy Grail myths.
It’s a great place to experience Italy, both the winds of its past and the (sometimes raunchy) delights of its now.
The chaotic, violent and very brief running of the bulls endures in this corner of Spain.
A dinghy trip to an island reveals the kind of discovery that makes traveling magical.
But to experience Tuscan life at its finest and most authentic, you must venture off the tourism track.
In England’s Lake District, nature rules and humanity keeps a wide-eyed but low profile. At just about 30 miles long and 30 miles wide, the… Continue reading
In Switzerland, the mighty Schilthornbahn cable car makes storybook-perfect Gimmelwald possible.
In recent years, the 450-mile trek in a far northwest corner of Spain has seen a renaissance of interest.
Michelangelo’s colossal statue seems both ready and determined to step out of the Dark Ages and into an exciting future.
I’m in Kastamonu, five hours northeast of the Turkish capital of Ankara. It’s a town that has yet to figure out the business of tourism.… Continue reading
As the saying goes, “God made the Earth, but the Dutch made Holland.” And they’re determined to keep it.
“When you see a menu turistico, go away. When you see old men speaking Italian in a restaurant, this is a good place,” Rick Steves’ guide says.
Rick Steves
It’s clear that the younger generation of Eastern Europeans has no memory of the communist era.
Herr Jung dedicated his life to sharing Germany’s hard history so others can learn from it.
Learning the history of a place makes visiting it much more interesting and worthwhile.
You can search the entire Mediterranean coastline for the best rustic village, surrounded by vineyards and steeped in tradition, and not find a more rewarding… Continue reading
