With this whirlwind itinerary, travelers can make the most of short stopovers in the Land of Fire and Ice.

Rick Steves has traveled to Greece since he was a teen. One of his favorite islands near Mykonos features ancient temples, theater, and famous statues.

For years I’d flown over Stockholm’s famed archipelago, or glided by it on a big cruise ship heading for Helsinki. When I finally dived into the 80 miles of scenic islands that stretch out from ...

Rick Steves explores Malta, Capri, Orkney and Skye, four of Europe's most intriguing islands. In this unforgettable voyage, join Rick Steves on a tour of four of Europe’s most intriguing and ...

There's nothing like an island break in the middle of your travels to really make you feel like you're on vacation. Some of my most vivid travel memories are recharging on an island, where time seems ...

I love to scamper, at low tide, shoes in my hands, far from shore, across the mudflat in the vast Bay of Mont St-Michel. Splashing across black sand and through little puddles, I head for a dramatic ...

Explore the spiritual and cultural sides of Rick Steves' favorite apparition site, a powerful destination for pilgrims and ...

For years I’d flown over Stockholm’s famed archipelago, or glided by it on a big cruise ship heading for Helsinki. When I finally dived into the 80 miles of scenic islands that stretch out from ...