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Looking to escape winter cold without leaving Europe? These mild-weather destinations offer sunshine, culture, and fewer crowds during the off-season.

One of the biggest tips that travel expert Rick Steves drives home, regardless of destination, is to pack light. He only brings a carry-on bag and a personal item and requires his tour participants to ...

Like many frequent travelers, Rick Steves is of the opinion that some of the best travel experiences occur when you venture off the beaten path and explore places that fall outside of the usual ...

There’s no better introduction to Edinburgh – the historical, cultural, and political capital of Scotland – than a walk straight down the spine of the old town. Stretching from a hill-topping castle ...

Re: “Rick Steves buys ‘the most beautiful Christmas’ gift for homeless folks in Lynnwood” (Dec. 25, A1): Yay to author and TV host Rick Steves! Buying that building so the Lynnwood Hygiene Center ...

Travel teaches many lessons, and for famous American travel writer Rick Steves, one of those is that “Love thy neighbor” need not depend on proximity. The biblical phrase has been on Steves’ mind of ...

It was so heartwarming to read about Rick Steves’ recent purchase of the property that will allow people in need to continue to take showers, wash clothing, receive food and counsel from social ...