Hadrian (ruled AD 117–138) had a perfectly good villa in Rome, but he preferred to live outside the capital, and toward the ...

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In Rome, sunset brings unexpected magic. A stroll in the cool of the summer evening is made memorable by the romance of the Eternal City. The tourist who retreats at night to an air-conditioned hotel ...

If trains and subways are a part of your trip abroad, follow this simple tip from Rick Steves' tour guide that may help you ...

There's plenty to see on an Italian vacation, but don't forget to stop and relax and treat yourself to some top-tier ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories from Rome — a reminder of the ...

Rick Steves is the preeminent European travel authority, and his advice on when to visit to save money and avoid crowds can ...

The Appian Way, begun in 312 BC, was the engineering wonder of its day. It connected Rome with Capua (near Naples), ignoring natural contours and running in a straight line for much of the way.

Throughout Italy, early evening is time to stroll. As I walk through the streets of the Eternal City with my Roman friends, they explain the ritual of this promenade: While elsewhere in Italy it’s ...

As we've had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here's one of my favorite European memories from Rome — a reminder of the ...

The Italian town just outside of Rome is home to Hadrian’s Villa, a Roman emperor’s countryside getaway, and Villa d’Este, ...