I’m high in the Swiss Alps in a tiny mountain hut on a perch called Ebenalp. Here, a spry grandpa in a sweater as worn as his face pulls a wide-eyed child onto his lap to teach him to drum with old ...

The sidewalk along the Aare River is congested with wet and happy Swiss, hiking upstream in swimsuits just to float back into town. I join them – marveling at how this exercise brings out the silly in ...

Rick Steves is so popular and inspirational that some of his followers on Reddit have dubbed him "the Mr. Rogers of Travel" - ...

With towering peaks, pristine valleys, and fairytale villages, this European destination offers plenty of opportunities to ...

If you could take a road trip with your younger self, how well do you think the two of you would get along? Would you have an admiration for each other? Would you even recognize each other? Rick ...

Rick Steves is committed to eating like a local. He doesn't want "best of" and "top 10" lists; he wants to hear the local language as he digs into fresh food, rather than eating at restaurants that ...

Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland … and Liechtenstein.

If you're planning a vacation, there's a good chance that you're already considering what to eat and where to eat while you're there. Food is an important part of a trip, especially if you're heading ...

Rick Steves is coming to Minnesota soon but he would prefer that you not wish him, “Safe travels.” “Bon voyage” is the preferred message for the travel guru, who thinks safety, while good in theory, ...