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 Comparing Bus Tours
By Rick Steves Taking a bus tour can be a good choice if your European vacation time is limited —...
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...
Favorite Trip-Planning Links
Here are some helpful websites for European travel. Choose one of the categories below, or simply scroll down the page. Travel Tools...
European Numbers and Stumblers
Europeans convey numerical information differently than we do, from measurements to schedules and even dates. Getting comfortable with the 24-hour clock,...
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,...
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...
Tips for Travelers with Disabilities
By Rick Steves, John Sage, and Susan Sygall The creaky, cobblestoned Old World has long had a reputation for poor...
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,...
Savvy Senior Travelers
More people than ever are hocking their rockers and buying plane tickets. Many senior adventurers are proclaiming, "Age matters only if...
