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

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 ...

Traveling around Europe involves making a lot of different decisions. For those hoping to use a bus tour to see the sights, ...

If you don’t mind sacrificing luxury, traveling on a budget is possible. Thanks to the rise of hostels and budget airlines, you can see all the sights on your bucket list without breaking the bank; it ...

Europe is rich in history, but its splendid castles, antique churches, and age-old ruins tell only part of the story. To dig ...

Travel expert Rick Steves has eaten some of the best food in the world, but the best meal of his life was a surprisingly down ...