Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are ...

Rick Steves is known for nuggets of travel wisdom that appeal to the average person. This particular piece of advice will ensure you eat tasty food on a budget.

Travel influencer Rick Steves knows a thing or two about travel, and he wants to help you avoid paying more than you need to ...

An estimated 4 to 7 million Americans flooded streets, parks, and town squares across all 50 states in the latest wave of "No ...

Kraków's grand square, Wawel Castle, communist-era Nowa Huta; sobering Auschwitz-Birkenau. In Kraków, we linger on one of Europe's most crowd-pleasing squares, marvel at past glories in art galleries ...

While London sits upon an ancient Roman foundation (Londinium), today’s city was shaped in a powerful way by England’s Industrial Revolution. In 1800, London had about a million people. By 1900, its ...

There's a huge amount of worthwhile TV out there nowadays, so it can be hard to choose what to watch. But who better to recommend shows than the person who programs them? Lisa Tipton, WTTW’s Head of ...

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 ...