Hamburg; The Art of Europe; Extreme Sports
Find out why Germany's "second city," the industrial northern port of Hamburg, is a first-choice getaway for many of the country's residents. Then ...
Hi from Rick: Back on the Road
As I write this, I'm zipping off to Florence to kick off 50 straight days of European travel. I'll be zigzagging across Italy, Greece, Germany, and...
3-in-1 French, Italian, German Phrase Book
Key words and phrases for travelers In two colors, with color coding for easy navigation Handy pocket-size format Menu decoder and phone instructio...
Europe’s Love for Soccer — and the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will soon kick off here in North America. But if you’re traveling in Europe while it’s taking place, you’ll certainly...
“Who Is She?” Learning Women’s History Through Public Sights
Every March, Women’s History Month invites us not only to celebrate women’s achievements but to honor those who resisted the status quo and reshape...
Hi from Rick: It’s Trip-Planning Season
It's March, and I'm feeling giddy — because my travel year has already begun. As I write this, I'm in Rome leading our week-long guide-mentoring to...
Hi from Rick: 20 Years of European Christmas
It was Christmas Eve, and I was frustrated. My TV crew and I had spent most of the evening scrambling around the half-timbered Austrian town of Obe...
10 European Discoveries for 2026
Looking for something a little different in your 2026 travels? As Europe continues to struggle with “overtourism,” the best advice for avoiding cro...
Hi from Rick: Oslo…Biking into the Future
Standing at Oslo's harborfront, I grab a bike from a self-service rack and go for a pedal. Enjoying a soft Norwegian breeze at my back, I'm able to...
IDP in Germany
I will be in Germany for a week in April. Do I need an International Driving Permit for my car rental?
EES in Germany
I will be travelling form Chicago to Dusseldorf via London Heathrow May 1, 2026. The Travel to Europe app doesn't show Germany as an option for reg...
Bamberg Germany
My husband and I are looking for a hotel in Bamberg close to the Cathedral and historic district. We liked the Hotel Martin am Dom and have tried ...
Germany Trains - DB vs German Rails
I need to make reservations for 3 train trips. 1. Munich to Rothenburg 2. Rothenberg to Neumberg 3. Neumberg to Berlin I am getting con...
10 Things You Need to Know for Traveling to Europe in 2026
Traveling to Europe in 2026? It’s harder than ever to distinguish between what you really need to know… and what’s just empty hype. I’ve spent the ...
Best of Germany question
I will be on the RS best of Germany tour at the end of August. We plan on flying to Frankfurt, spending a day, train to Berlin and staying at the t...