Watch Now: Monday Night Travel — An Irreverent History of Rick Steves Last night, over 8,000 households joined my big Monday Night Travel party — and together, we ventured back in time to my “Europe through the gutter” days. Combing through revealing old photos, embarrassing bloopers, and lessons learned from years of celebrating the wonders of Europe — we took a candid look at how I turned my love of travel into a thriving business. Inspired by those memories and more than enough lovely wine, I

Watch Now: Monday Night Travel — Europe’s Offbeat Wonders with Rick Steves Last night, 8,000 households joined my big Monday Night Travel party — and together, we discovered Europe’s most memorable lesser-known destinations. From Denmark to Turkey — via Moravia, Montenegro, and Maramureș — we had a lot of fun savoring some of my favorite offbeat discoveries. But if you missed the party, you can still crack open a cold beverage and enjoy the recording right here — or check out this (and other pas

While time with a private guide usually doesn’t come cheap, it’s easily one of the best ways to maximize the experiences at the heart of your trip: gaining some understanding of a different culture, discovering what’s fascinating about a destination’s sights, and maybe finding a personal connection with a person or people who might otherwise seem “foreign.” Hiring a local guide for a personalized city tour is basically like renting a friend who happens to be an expert at the kind of information