Steves is a realist when it comes to the cost of the average European vacation, but is the ultimate optimist about finding ways to save when you can. "Europe is expensive. Prices are high for ...

Jostling with enthusiastic eaters at the bar, I munch on my last spider-crab open-face sandwich. A tiny plate of toothpicks is all that's left of my meal. I keep them because this allows the bartender ...

I’m all about traveling efficiently — and a great way to do that is by savoring local cuisine as you soak up the splendor of the place you came to see. While restaurants with a view often come with a ...

If you're planning a European trip, Rick Steves is definitely the expert with advice that will help you build the best vacation. From tips on how to snag cheaper drinks to suggestions for saving money ...

Spain has some unbelievably beautiful places to visit, from the gorgeous Retiro Park in Madrid, to the soaring towers of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, to the astonishing volcanic landscape of the ...

I’m going to be brutally frank: Many Americans’ overseas trips suffer because they’re treated like “ugly tourists.” But those who are treated like ugly tourists are treated that way because they are ...