After a routine blood test led to his diagnosis, the 70-year-old travel expert urges everyone to prioritize health exams.

As a travel writer roaming the streets of Europe for decades, intrepid sojourner Rick Steves has a lot to share. One of his most interesting insider tips is to take advantage of the Italian take on ...

European travel expert Rick Steves suggests straying from the typical tourist trail by visiting this homey palace with ...

Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. on KPBS TV From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel. On this whirlwind look back ...

Steves is a realist when it comes to the cost of the average European vacation, but is the ultimate optimist about finding ways to save when you can. "Europe is expensive. Prices are high for ...

Vacationing in Europe can be dreamy, but living out your dreams can be expensive — unless you know secret tricks and hacks to help save euros while enjoying your experience. Thankfully, television ...

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

When travel dreams take people to Europe, Italy is often their first stop. There’s something seductively charming about this country, its people, and la dolce vita. I always feel at home in Italy, ...

When touring any city, it's fun to drop in on the local university. But in Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing, as some are home to great architectural, artistic, and cultural treasures.