Travel writer Rick Steves knows a thing or two about these charming pop-up winter destinations. According to his blog, you can still find some delightful Christmas markets that aren't overrun with ...

While Rick Steves often uses his expertise to teach tourists how to avoid crowds, he says this region in Europe is exciting ...

Our favorite travel expert, Rick Steves, shared a hot tip to help you avoid overpaying at a market in Europe. Here's what you need to look out for.

Rick Steves celebrates the Christmas season throughout the European continent. ... Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy to reveal their customs and practices of the holiday season.

Hi, I'm Rick Steves, and it's Christmas time in Europe. From manger scenes to mistletoe, from Norway to Rome, we're celebrating all over the continent.

— -- In Europe, "Christmas" lasts much longer than a day. The season stretches well over a month--not to extend the shopping season, but to fit in the many holy days and festivities. First ...

Holiday decorations in Europe are a celebration of each culture's history, tradition, and ancestry For me, holiday decorating is like a yearly trip down memory lane. Two little red carved birds on ...

Rich Earl/Rich Earl, Rick Steves’ Europe Norway’s rugged west coast is slashed by fjords — stunning inlets carved out by ancient glaciers. Of these, the Sognefjord – Norway’s longest ...