Rick Steves ventures from the maddening tourism crowds on the Emerald Island’s southwest tip.
Interacting with people is what makes travel in Europe special. Otherwise, it’s going to like visiting Overland Park, Kansas.
You might assume this is a rusty relic of the Soviet Bloc era. You’d be wrong.
For a long time, my advice was to see the big sights, then get out. But Athens has dramatically changed.
For years, Frankfurt was a city to avoid, but today, its no-nonsense energy makes it worth a look.
It’s one of the most romantic and chic stops on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, a place of beaches, sunshine and picturesque towns.
Solitude drew monks to this rock outpost long, long ago. Today, it’s crowded with tourists.
The Austrian city is chock a block with tourists, yet still is thoroughly enjoyable.
Come for the history and the concerts; stay for the brews and the views
Denmark, home of Legoland, works like a charm in spite of — or, very possibly, because of — high taxes and $6 cups of coffee.
The city where Shakespeare set “Romeo and Juliet” has been a go-to destination since Roman times.
The Belgian capital’s rich brew of food and culture pleasantly surprises those who stop.
You can eat well there for just $5, making them perhaps the best legacy of the communist era.
Visiting Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol and more in Ireland’s capital city.
Whether you ascend from the Austrian or German side, restaurants, shops, a small museum and telescopes await you at the summit.
While most English cities keep their stiff upper lip, Brighton knows how to let loose.
Split between Spain and France, the region offers beautiful beaches, lush rolling hills and phenomenal cuisine.
