Travel

Rick Steves: Granada a delightful mix of Muslim and Christian past

Spanish city has a relaxed vibe that seems typical of once-powerful places now past their prime

Oct 28, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Bavarian tradition honors St. Leonhard, patron saint of farmers, horses and livestock

Other Bavarian towns have similar traditions. In Bad Tolz, southwest of Warngau, this year's Nov. 6 procession will be the 169th in a row.

Oct 28, 2024 12:49 AM Read more >

Warsaw opens a new modern art museum as it tries to leave Poland's communist legacy behind

The museum was built on the site of a former parking lot near the Palace of Culture and Science, a dominating Stalinist skyscraper 鈥� one of the city's most recognized buildings.

Oct 25, 2024 7:20 AM Read more >

Venice extends its day-tripper tax through next year to combat overtourism

The tax will be in force during peak hours, from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exemptions are granted to residents, Venetian-born visitors, students and workers, as well as tourists who have hotel or other lodging reservations.

Oct 24, 2024 7:32 AM Read more >

French culture minister proposes entrance fee for Notre Dame to help fund preservation work

The culture minister's plan would charge tourists 5 euros ($4.16 US), which could generate 75 million euros ($62.41 million) annually to help restore France鈥檚 crumbling religious buildings.

Oct 24, 2024 5:20 AM Read more >

Rick Steves: Go beyond Amsterdam to enjoy Netherlands countryside

The Netherlands region of Waterland is home to three particularly picturesque villages, awash with tulips, red-brick houses, quaint waterways, and black-and-white cows.

Oct 21, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Zurich home to scenic outdoors, culture and fine cuisine

This charming Swiss town is the perfect place for both nature and city lovers.

Oct 19, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Rick Steves: Burgundy overflows with scenic and drinkable delights

Crisscrossed with lazy canals and dotted with quiet farming villages, the French region of Burgundy is easy to like.

Oct 13, 2024 4:15 AM Read more >

Hitting the honky-tonk highway in country music鈥檚 capital city

Nashville, Tennessee, is a city brimming not only with musicians but also artists, art galleries, great restaurants and historic sites.

Oct 11, 2024 10:00 PM Read more >

Road trip back in time with this historical driving tour of Metro Vancouver

If you want to experience the past there are plenty of places in the city to go, but only one place to stay. Situated a short drive from some of Vancouver鈥檚 most iconic historical sites, the 2400 Motel has been a jumping-off point for adventure for almost 100 years

Oct 10, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

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