Renowned world traveler Rick Steves spoke at the Chronicle's Aging and Longevity Summit and shared his tips for seeing the ...

Eating well when traveling in Europe can be expensive. Follow Rick Steves' smart tip for cheaper bites. Bonus: It's a great ...

Spain is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, but two major events will make 2026 a busier year than ...

Romania is full of surprises and wonderful people. And as you leave the capital of Bucharest, it gets even better. In the Romanian countryside, the nation’s history and traditional culture live on — ...

If you've ever browsed the travel section at your local bookstore, you've likely come across a guidebook by Rick Steves. For many travelers, the iconic blue and yellow cover design of a "Rick Steves ...

In a recent talk, Rick Steves' protege, Cameron Hewitt, offered less-crowded cities as alternative options to Europe's most ...

A hard-fought past is evident in the fortress-like churches scattered through the central region of Transylvania. In medieval times, big towns were well-protected, but smaller villages were vulnerable ...

The dramatic road linking Arcos and Ronda cuts through the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, famed throughout Spain for its lush and rugged mountain scenery. Within the park lie the towns of Zahara de ...

As the saying goes, time is money, and you've got to make the most of what you've got, even when traveling. You have a train to catch in 45 minutes, but want to pick up a snack from the store before ...

Travel writer and TV host Rick Steves was catching up on local news last month from his home in Edmonds, Wash., when a story caught his attention. A community hygiene center - the only one in South ...