Getting close to one of the big icons of Western civilization – the Acropolis, the Palace of Versailles, the Colosseum – can ...

From pubs to museums to libraries, if you decide to target the literary culture of Europe, the entire continent can be a good ...

Renting a car in Britain and Ireland can be a smart move — especially in Ireland, which lacks an extensive rail network. While Great Britain’s trains go to most places of tourist interest — and just ...

While most first-time visitors to Europe choo-choose to travel by train, consider the convenience of driving. Behind the wheel you’re totally free, going where you want, when you want. Driving in the ...

Rick Steves suggests bringing only carry-on luggage when traveling in Europe. Packing light allows you to be more mobile and carry your bag more easily.

Europe is rich in history, but its splendid castles, antique churches, and age-old ruins tell only part of the story. To dig even deeper in time – much deeper – visit a cave. Some of my favorites, in ...