If you've ever considered planning a dream trip to Portugal, you might want to read travel expert Rick Steves' advice on when ...

I’m really into “second cities” these days. For generations, Industrial Age powerhouses in Europe turned into what we would ...

If San Francisco had a sister, it would be Lisbon. Both cities have awe-inspiring suspension bridges and famously foggy weather. If San Francisco had a sister, it would be Lisbon. Both cities have awe ...

Portugal is known by tourists for its main hub, Lisbon, and its beautiful coastal towns. But if you're a wine lover, nothing ...

August is vacation time in Europe. Entire towns seem to shut down as locals head to seaside escapes, eager to enjoy ...

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 ...

Rick Steves’ first trip to Europe wasn’t about history or food or culture. It was about music. “My father, who was a piano tuner, decided to import pianos from Europe,” Steves told the Boston Herald. ...

If you could take a road trip with your younger self, how well do you think the two of you would get along? Would you have an admiration for each other? Would you even recognize each other? Rick ...

It’s already been a busy year for Rick Steves. In March, Tacoma’s Pacific Lutheran University honored the international travel expert and Edmonds resident with its 2023 Wild Hope Award for his ...