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Rick Steves' Europe

January 2020 issue | Appears on page 49

Cruise control — how to sail smartly in Europe

I’ve spent the last several decades exploring Europe from every conceivable angle. And this includes checking out Europe the way millions of people do: from a cruise ship.

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September 2019 issue | Appears on page 40

Explore port wine in Portugal’s Douro Valley

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August 2019 issue | Appears on page 37

Spain’s tapas — tasty and convivial

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July 2019 issue | Appears on page 41

Driving Europe’s open road

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June 2019 issue | Appears on page 42

Lighten up your souvenir shopping

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May 2019 issue | Appears on page 41

What’s new in Europe in 2019

Looking at 2019, here are selected news items and warnings from a few of Rick’s recent articles. — Editor

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January 2019 issue | Appears on page 49

Italy’s Riviera — beyond the Cinque Terre

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December 2018 issue | Appears on page 53

Book smart when looking for lodging

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November 2018 issue | Appears on page 52

It’s more than a tour; it’s an education

Honolulu or Havana? The world is full of travel opportunities that are more than enjoyable; they can be transformational.

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September 2018 issue | Appears on page 47

Making the most of your cruise

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August 2018 issue | Appears on page 45

Britain’s royal residences: where the queen cools her crown

Chances are you weren’t invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which took place at Windsor Castle (neither was I), but that doesn’t mean you can’t

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April 2018 issue | Appears on page 52

What’s new in Britain, Ireland, France and Switzerland

I’ve gathered these new items for your 2018 travel planning.

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March 2018 issue | Appears on page 54

What’s new in Scandinavia for 2018

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January 2018 issue | Appears on page 53

How to outfox pickpockets

I don’t give much thought to petty crime when I travel abroad. I’m well aware that it happens; I’ve been preaching about the importance of wearing a money belt for decades. And for decades — probably about a total of 4,000 days of travel — I’ve never been hit by a thief.

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November 2017 issue | Appears on page 53

Finding back doors in today’s Europe

A fundamental part of enjoying travel in Europe is finding places that I call “back doors.” 

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