Some of the most impressive artifacts of the West’s intellectual history are best appreciated in the intimate academic environs that fostered them.

One of Europe’s oldest university sights is the Book of Kells, tucked away in the library of the venerable Trinity College in ...

Rick Steves' favorite town in Cinque Terre is also home to a charming ancient castle, one that stood guard against pirates in ...

When touring any city, it’s fun to drop in on the local university. And in Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing, as some are home to great architectural, artistic, and cultural treasures.

On your next trip to Greece, avoid massive throngs of tourists and the high prices they bring by following this timing advice ...

Edmonds-based travel writer and TV host Rick Steves understands why some Americans may hesitate to travel these days. But according to Steves, it's more important than ever.

There’s no better introduction to Edinburgh – the historical, cultural, and political capital of Scotland – than a walk straight down the spine of the old town. Stretching from a hill-topping castle ...

Re: “Rick Steves buys ‘the most beautiful Christmas’ gift for homeless folks in Lynnwood” (Dec. 25, A1): Yay to author and TV host Rick Steves! Buying that building so the Lynnwood Hygiene Center ...

Travel teaches many lessons, and for famous American travel writer Rick Steves, one of those is that “Love thy neighbor” need not depend on proximity. The biblical phrase has been on Steves’ mind of ...