Rick shares some of the challenges — and the fun — of writing and updating his guidebooks on a research blitz through Varenna, on northern Italy’s Lake Como. source
High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to shout the glory of God. Up here, where villages huddle under towering peaks, Christmas fills a wintry wonderland with good cheer. It […]
After sharing the fun of our annual guides’ summit, we wanted to answer the most common question we hear: “What does it take to be a Rick Steves tour guide?” […]
For my holiday season gift to you, I’d like to share three exciting glimpses of why I love Europe. Over the next three days, we’ll travel to slices of Europe […]
When it comes to traditional holiday images, Germany’s Bavaria is the heartland. Here we’ll savor classic holiday themes: glittering trees, old-time carols, and colorful Christmas markets. More info about travel […]
Versailles, just outside Paris, is the palace other palaces were modeled after. More info about travel to Versailles: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/versailles #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #versailles Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination […]