When traveling in France, I can’t help but marvel at the towering Gothic cathedrals that mark the centers of many towns. I ...

Imagine that happy day around 1700 when the monk Dom Pérignon, after much fiddling with the double fermentation of his grape juice, stumbled onto a bubbly delight. Having tasted the very first glass ...

Whether you're looking to surprise your special someone with a vacation that makes them feel like royalty or you're simply looking for a getaway that's full of historic charm, Rick Steves has you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That doesn't mean the menu, as bemusing as that is. The menu is referred to as la carte, which translates to the card. Steves says ...

A reader once asked me if I were to bring a spry, 73-year-old grandmother to Europe, where would I go? My response: France’s Dordogne River Valley. I’d take her for a lazy canoe ride down the river, ...

World War I, once heralded as “the war to end all wars,” ended on Nov. 11, 1918, which is why we (and many other countries) celebrate veterans on this day. Many millions died during the horrific war ...

When planning your European vacation, you might be able to save more money than you realize once you factor in different tipping habits in Europe.

No travel guru — or anyone, really — knows Europe quite like Rick Steves. Want to eat the best meal of your life? He'll tell you where. Need to escape the tourist mayhem? He's got a long list of ...

Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.

A reader once asked me if I were to bring a spry, 73-year-old grandmother to Europe, where would I go? My response: France’s Dordogne River Valley. I’d take her for a lazy canoe ride down the river, ...