Rick Steves' Europe
What’s new in Europe for 2009
Every year when I update my guidebook series, I find out what’s new in Europe. Here’s a review of what Americans can expect the next time they cross the Atlantic.
Portugal — one foot in the past, one in the future
With its membership in the European Union, many things are changing in Portugal.
Off-season Europe
Each summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers and shoppers with eager cash registers. Before jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider the advantages of an off-season trip.
Traveler’s mantra: pack light, pack light, pack light
You’ll never meet a traveler who, after five trips, brags, “Every year I pack heavier.” The measure of a good traveler is how light he or she travels. You can’t travel heavy, happy and cheap. Pick two.
New in England and Ireland for 2008
Jolly olde England and the Emerald Isle of Ireland continue to enchant and entice, even with the pound whomping the dollar nearly two to one. Here’s what to expect if you visit in 2008. Great Britain
What’s new for Italy in 2008
Bella Italia, my favorite country in Europe, is a wonderful work in progress. Here’s a look at what to expect in 2008. TRAFFIC ZONES
Offbeat Europe
No one planning a trip to Europe needs to be reminded to see Big Ben and the Leaning Tower.
Pilgrim’s progress in Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, the Spanish cathedral housing the relics of St. James, has long exerted a powerful pull on travelers.
Wheeling and dealing with Europe
As long as I’ve been writing, my passion has been to make Europe accessible. I’ve focused on economic accessibility (you don’t need to be rich to travel) and intellectual accessibility (you don’t need to be a scholar to enjoy Europe’s history and art).
Smart travel makes more sense than ever
Sure, the dollar is down, but your interest in Europe is up. You can still take your dream trip if you know how to make the most of your dollars and sense. Here are my top tips for stretching money.