For many Americans, a team's ballpark is as important to its identity as the players are. Tonight at 6pm PT, Travis Parker takes us on tour through America's ballpark history, tracing how baseball went from cow pastures to modernist structures. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show and podcast: Tour Manhattan with Eliot Stein for what the city used to look like. An author tells us about along the Mississippi. Samantha Brown tells how she avoids stressing out. Listen online at ricksteves.com/watch-read-lis….

We can hardly believe we've reached our 200th Monday Night Travel show! To celebrate this milestone and our community, join us tonight at 6pm PT for a fun awards show revisiting our best destinations and moments. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The Tour de France has begun — and if this has you in the mood for cruising Europe by bike, here are a few tips for adding cycling to your next trip: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/si…

On July 14 at 6pm PT, Rick returns to Monday Night Travel to share photos and stories from his trips so far this year: filming in Rome and Istanbul; guidebook research in Barcelona, Prague, and London; and a return journey to London. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Hear about the nuances of northern and southern France, the history that's alive on the streets of Paris, and tips for enjoying the Loire Valley. Listen online at ricksteves.com/watch-read-lis…

On July 14, France celebrates Bastille Day, the country's big national day. The day marks the symbolic start of the French Revolution, which brought down its powerful monarchy. Learn more: ricksteves.com/watch-read-lis…

Join Rick Steves tonight, July 14 at 6pm PT, on Monday Night Travel for his summer trip report. He'll share photos, stories, and insights from his travels in London, Rome, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Prague. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

But Europe’s electrical system is different from America’s, both in voltage and plug shape. So, what adapter is best for you? Find more information: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/ph…

Join me live for a Symphonic Journey! From Seattle to Cincinnati and from Boston to Houston, I’ve performed my Symphonic Journey concert with great orchestras across the country. Next up, I’m bringing the show to North and South Carolina, Maine, Arizona, Michigan, and Virginia

This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Get tips for a short stay in Brussels, becoming a "temporary local" when traveling, and visiting some sights that fellow listeners call home. Listen online at ricksteves.com/watch-read-lis…

Tonight on Monday Night Travel at 6pm PT, join Seema Prakash as she guides us through Dresden's bewitching Baroque architecture and phoenix-from-the-ashes history. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

One of travel’s great joys is bringing a little bit of your adventure back home. But every item you buy abroad must clear US customs — and planning ahead can save you from headaches and hefty fees. Read more: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/pa…

This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Hear about bizarre and humorous bits of Irish culture, the lasting impact of the Viking era in Norway, and bicycling the Silk Road from Turkey to Tibet. Listen online at ricksteves.com/watch-read-lis…. listen/audio/radio

With Sheri Goodwin, we ramble on Austria's Lechweg trail, circumnavigate Europe’s Tour du Mont Blanc, and walk from France to Switzerland on the Haute Route. Sheri demystifies the planning process, from reserving a bunk to building your regimen. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The Best of the Adriatic Tour mixes some of Europe’s grandest natural wonders; an inviting mix of Slavic, Ottoman, and Mediterranean influences; and some of the Continent’s most captivating recent history. Book your seat: ricksteves.com/tours/croatia/…

Every year, tourists visiting Europe leave behind millions of dollars at the cash register — either because they don’t know about VAT, or they choose not to deal with it. Here are tips to help you decide if claiming VAT is right for you: ricksteves.com/travel-tips/mo…

Hard Hats for Soft Hearts For the last several years, I’ve been on a bit of a philanthropic kick. Rick Steves' Europe takes more than 30,000 people on guided tours of Europe every year, and with no stockholders in the company (other than me), I make lots of money. I’ve long passed

This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: Two guides decode pub food and explain how far it's come. A travel blogger shares tips for exploring the world. Dutch guides tell the differences of Holland and the Netherlands. Listen online at ricksteves.com/watch-read-lis….

In Venice's shadow, Verona, Padova, and Ravenna offer much of the charm of their world-famous neighbor — and far fewer crowds. Tonight at 6pm PT, we'll revisit these great cities in Rick's 2014 TV episode, "Italy’s Verona, Padova, and Ravenna." Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…