Renowned world traveler Rick Steves spoke at the Chronicle's Aging and Longevity Summit and shared his tips for seeing the ...

For a generation of travelers, the legendary Hippie Trail took adventurers on a journey of enlightenment, spiritual awakening and wild stories.

This local's joint in Porto offers outstanding and fresh regional dishes at a reasonable price, so it's no wonder it's become ...

Eating well when traveling in Europe can be expensive. Follow Rick Steves' smart tip for cheaper bites. Bonus: It's a great ...

I walked out with a mucky massage cream causing my shirt to stick to me, and without a clue what soaking in that peat soup was supposed to accomplish. Still, the experience was worth it, if only to ...

Romania is full of surprises and wonderful people. And as you leave the capital of Bucharest, it gets even better. In the Romanian countryside, the nation’s history and traditional culture live on — ...

If you've ever browsed the travel section at your local bookstore, you've likely come across a guidebook by Rick Steves. For many travelers, the iconic blue and yellow cover design of a "Rick Steves ...

Spain is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, but two major events will make 2026 a busier year than ...

Bosphorus cruise; Grand Bazaar; Golden Horn; Whirling Dervishes; Taksim Square. In Istanbul, we sample the wonders of this city that bridges two continents. After cruising the busy port of the ...

Rick Steves has built a career encouraging Americans to explore the wider world, yet he is adamant that his home base will always remain in the United States. His reasoning is not a contradiction but ...