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Italy's answer to the French Riviera offers swimming, hiking, romance and relaxation along the Mediterranean
May 2010
| By Rick Steves
The storybook countryside of hedgerows, grazing sheep, thatched-roof cottages and stately homes harks back to the days of the medieval wool trade
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
On western Ireland's remote and rugged peninsula, traditional Irish culture thrives in a land where musicians converge on pubs and a whiff of peat scents the air
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
In Florence, Michelangelo's masterpiece epitomizes the heroic power and surpassing artistry of the Renaissance
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
On a mountainside above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, it's still possible to find Swiss traditions in a 700-year-old hamlet populated by contented cows and hospitable villagers
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
When Austrians want to enjoy the great outdoors, they head for a region of forested slopes, beckoning trails—and great fishing
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
For those willing to follow the uphill lanes, this Greek island offers tradition, magnificent views of the harbor and a relaxing vacation spot
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
Dominated by the Soviets for 50 years, the Estonian capital boasts medieval architecture and signature chic that attracts travelers drawn by Old World character
May 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
Travelers on a budget can still enjoy the Danish capital
February 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
Rent a bicycle and see all this charming island has to offer
February 01, 2010
| By Rick Steves
While many things are changing in modern Portugal, the nation still holds steadfast to many traditions
March 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
This windswept coast was once home to a navigators’ school that readied explorers for adventures in the New World
March 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
In the country’s best-preserved walled city, tourists get a taste of medieval history and some of the best modern shopping
December 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
Home to Germany’s banking district, Frankfurt also boasts major museums, winter gardens and bustling main square
December 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
Glastonbury, Stonehenge, Avebury and Dartmoor hold secrets of the island’s prehistoric past
December 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
The carnival game and nature walks make this beach town on England’s southern shore a popular vacation spot for Londoners
December 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
The political center of Europe, this Belgian city is also home to art museums and delicious mussels with frites, of course
March 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
A trail between two Cinque Terre towns, Riomaggiore and Manarola, brought lovers together and changed the region forever
October 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
Introduce yourself to this village in Italy’s Cinque Terre through its characteristic town squares
October 01, 2009
| By Rick Steves
For centuries, Austrians' passion for music has been heard in tiny town squares, Vienna's concert halls and Salzburg's Baroque churches
April 2009
| By Rick Steves
The former salt-mining center is a luxurious town with amusements for all ages, and medieval town center rich with history
April 2009
| By Rick Steves
Sacher tortes, wiener schnitzel, and autumn wines are the treats to have when visiting Austria's capital city
April 2009
| By Rick Steves
Living up high among the Swiss Alps, cow farmers keep their family traditions alive, earning a living by making cheese
April 2010
| By Rick Steves
This short journey features famous monuments and historic estates
April 2009
| By Rick Steves
Three spots you might miss but shouldn't on a visit to the Cotswolds
April 2009
| By Rick Steves
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