Making an itinerary can help you get the most out of your trip to Europe. Follow Rick Steves' advice so you can have a more ...

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 ...

Hiring a knowledgeable guide to explain what you’re looking at is well worth the cost. To mentally reconstruct a ruined ancient site like Italy’s Ostia Antica, it pays to do some homework in advance.

Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. on KPBS TV From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel. On this whirlwind look back ...

When in Europe, specifically Italy, Rick Steves tells us that we should never miss out on the chance to enjoy happy hour (usually from 6 to 9 p.m.).

Rick Steves like you’ve never heard him before– on the piano and on the Hippie Trail. He’s now the definitive go-to guide for Europe – but he actually found his calling on the way to Kathmandu. Listen ...

Traveling during the holidays in Europe, you’ll find the season marked not by the number of shopping days left until Christmas, but by a long series of winter festivals – both pagan and ...

Tune in at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 28 for an evening of travel inspiration with Rick Steves—featuring expert tips, alpine adventures, live studio broadcasts, local hosts, and your first chance to get ...

LONDON — Rick Steves was not walking like a tour guide. He powered down the sidewalk, mechanical pencil in hand, script tucked under the arm. He was not paying attention to the bustling British ...

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 ...