Vineyards in the Rhone river valley France - Happytrip/Getty Images Certified travel uncle Rick Steves loves his wine. And, being the extremely well-traveled gent that he is, Rick knows the best ...

Rick Steves is just about as intrepid as mainstream explorers get, but there is one famous destination that the expert thinks is too dangerous for most.

Europe is rich in history, but its splendid castles, antique churches, and age-old ruins tell only part of the story. To dig even deeper in time – much deeper – visit a cave. Some of my favorites, ...

Travel can be an expensive business, but there are many ways to keep the budget in check while exploring the world. Travel expert Rick Steves has some ideas.

There are 195 countries in the world, and while Todd Zimmerman realizes he likely won’t be able to see all of them, he does have a goal in mind. “I want to visit 100,” said ...