Walking through Munich, you’ll understand why it is consistently voted one of Germany’s most livable ... “village of a million people.” (Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European ...

Long ago I gave up looking for an untouristy, half-timbered medieval German town, but a few years back, I stumbled upon it in ...

The Munich Residenz (Residence) is the largest inner-city palace in Germany. Why a visit to the former seat of Bavarian royalty is definitely worthwhile: Ich möchte eingebundene YouTube Inhalte ...

Roger Sands covers travel, culinary trends and hospitality design. Rick Steves knows Europe. In fact, he is a walking, talking European encyclopedia. If it’s a European experience, chance are he ...

Piazza San Marco—the storied square punctuated by its 11th century basilica—endures as an awe-inspiring portal to the city’s many splendors The “best little street in Paris” offers tasty ...

If you have extra time, Marienplatz is worthwhile. The Marienplatz square, accessible by a U-Bahn station of the same name, is considered the heart of Munich, and has been since the city was ...

The best time to visit Munich is from March to May: the Christmas market crowds have long since departed, summer’s peak season hasn’t yet hit, spring blossoms bring color to the streets and ...

SEATTLE — Esteemed television and radio travel host Rick Steves announced on social media Wednesday that he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer. "I’d like to take a moment to share some ...

EDMONDS, Wash. -- Travel writer and TV host Rick Steves said he is recovering from surgery after learning he has prostate cancer. Steves revealed his diagnosis in August. On Tuesday, the 69-year ...

A traditional Bavarian dancing group performs a dance on stage in a tent at the Octoberfest in Munich, Germany. While you might be able to celebrate a version of this traditional Bavarian festival ...