Though Italy is known for pizza and pasta, travel expert Rick Steves suggests eating a different (and sometimes "weird") kind ...

A postcard-perfect gondola ride in Venice has become a popular, even cliche tourist attraction. Here's what travel expert Rick Steves says of the experience.

If you want to truly experience Venice, Rick Steves suggests looking beyond the touristy areas. Take a look at some best-kept secrets of this beautiful city.

Belgium offers more than just Bruges. Bike along serene canals and past windmills to a quaint town full of charm, history, ...

This part of France is a favorite of travel expert Rick Steves, known for its beautiful, unique landscapes and endless ways to discover outdoor adventure.

Rick Steves. Suddenly there's water on both side of my train. I lean out the window and take a deep inhalation of tangy lagoon air. I love this approach to Venice. The mucky, ...

Rick Steves has visited at least 30 countries in Europe. ... When he's in Venice, he loves to visit Caffè Florian, which dates back to 1720. Lord Byron, Goethe, Charles Dickens, ...

Steves noted in his post about "When To Splurge in Europe" that the gondola rides through Venice are a one of a kind experience everyone should do: "In the early evening, when the crowds are gone ...

It can be difficult to enjoy your European getaway when every attraction is packed with people. Here's Rick Steves' protégé's advice for dodging these crowds.

While Venice can be considered overpriced, the city does set clear gondola fares, so you can easily plan your budget.Since 2023, the City of Venice charges €90 (or around $102, as of June 2 ...