Throughout Italy, early evening is time to stroll. As I walk through the streets of the Eternal City with my Roman friends, they explain the ritual of this promenade: While elsewhere in Italy it’s ...

If you're planning on driving while in Europe, you should be aware that these two countries have the most aggressive drivers, ...

Rick Steves tours the ancient glories and back-street riches of Rome, Venice and Florence. Travel guru Rick Steves tours the ancient glories and back-street riches of 3 great Italian cities. In ...

Rome is nicknamed “The Eternal City” and nowadays it could also be referring to the lines you’ll wait in. The city (along with Naples) is better organized than ever for the huge crowds that descend on ...

Italy has more of Europe's cultural heritage than any other country - and the Italians are doing a fine job of sharing it with their visitors. Here is the latest, gleaned from my guidebook research ...

Although we’ve had to postpone trips to Europe because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European activities — a reminder of ...

Rick Steves, a popular expert on European travel, joins Fred Plotkin, a specialist in Italian cuisine and culture, for a deep dive into many of Italy’s secret culinary pleasures Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6 ...

A Eurail Pass can be a great purchase for freedom of movement in Europe, including in destinations like Italy. If you plan on going to a new city every day or so, a Eurail Pass can make visiting Italy ...

There are a lot of differences between Italy and America, but one of them really stands out. It's something that travel pro Rick Steves thinks should be a bigger part of American life, and it isn't ...

You can be a spectator, sipping a drink at a sidewalk table, but it’s more fun to stroll along with everyone else. Throughout Italy, early evening is time to stroll. As I walk through the streets of ...