I’m really into “second cities” these days. For generations, Industrial Age powerhouses in Europe turned into what we would call “the rust belt,” while their elegant “first city” counterparts enjoyed ...

Porto, the hub of northern Portugal, is a prime example of a national “second city.” Over several generations, many of Europe’s Industrial Age powerhouses fell into decline — not unlike America’s Rust ...

If you've ever considered planning a dream trip to Portugal, you might want to read travel expert Rick Steves' advice on when ...

If you’re an American who likes to travel, you’ve probably been influenced by Rick Steves. He’s known for his guidebooks about visiting Europe on a budget. We sit down with the beloved travel writer ...

If you could take a road trip with your younger self, how well do you think the two of you would get along? Would you have an admiration for each other? Would you even recognize each other? Rick ...

Seven countries. One city. Rick Steves is teaming up with SC Philharmonic to bring a night of music, travel & history to Columbia, South Carolina at the Koger.

If you're planning a vacation, there's a good chance that you're already considering what to eat and where to eat while you're there. Food is an important part of a trip, especially if you're heading ...

Whether you first encountered Rick Steves via his popular line of guidebooks or his genial series of PBS travel shows, you probably already recognize him as the Northwest’s preeminent authority on ...