Stream with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. From north to south, Italy is a nonstop highlight reel. On this whirlwind look back ...

Across the two-hour special, Rick traces Florence’s bold “rebirth” after Europe’s medieval struggles; marvels at the over-the ...

When travel dreams take people to Europe, Italy is often their first stop. | When I’m in Rome, I like to travel about 20 ...

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

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

Many things are done differently in the U.S. than in Europe, including meals. This beloved European tradition is one for ...

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Rick Steves is at it again with a new guidebook, and this time his focus is on a trio of Italy's most majestic cities: Rome, Venice, and Florence. A valuable addition to the veteran traveler's oeuvre, ...