Do I Need Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance can minimize the considerable financial risks of traveling: accidents, illness, missed flights, canceled tours, lost baggage, theft, terrorism, travel-company...
Tips for Traveling with Kids in Europe
By Rick Steves When parents tell me they're going to Europe and ask me where to take their kids, I'm...
NOOM: Finally Turn New Year’s Resolutions into Lifestyle Habits
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The doctors, dieticians, and trainers have labeled me as weight loss resistant. I am now at risk...
Tips for Traveling Solo
By Rick Steves I've talked to too many people who put off their travel dreams because they don't want to...
Savvy Senior Travelers
More people than ever are hocking their rockers and buying plane tickets. Many senior adventurers are proclaiming, "Age matters only if...
Encountering Racism in Europe
People who are not of European descent may worry about how they'll be treated abroad. In short, does it matter that...
Extra Tips for Solo Women Travelers
Thanks to my female staffers and their friends for assembling their top tips for women. — Rick Steves Every year,...
Researching Your Trip
Europe is always changing, and it's essential to plan and travel with the most up-to-date information. Study before you go. Guidebooks,...
Tips for Comparing Bus Tours
By Rick Steves Taking a bus tour can be a good choice if your European vacation time is limited —...
Getting Your Travel Documents Together
Your trip won't get off the ground if you don't prepare your documents — passport, student and hostel cards, rail pass,...