Season 13 of Rick Steves' Europe kicks off in Reykjavík, a world capital with a small-town feel. In this new episode, we tour the city's endearing sights, get to know the uniquely Icelandic way of life, and take a dip in a thermal pool. Then we side-trip into majestic Icelandic nature: its famous Blue Lagoon; the classic Golden Circle, bubbling geysers, thundering waterfalls, and otherworldly scenery; and Snæfellsnes Peninsula, an "Iceland-in-miniature" loop. Check your local public television s

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My “Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports” guidebook is a perfect example of that old business axiom: “Find a need and fill it.” So many people take a cruise and have no practical information to help them use their time on shore smartly. Every Mediterranean cruise has the same rhythm: Sail each night and sightsee in a different port each day. With this 1,200-page guidebook, you’ll know exactly how to get the most out of your precious shore time. I’ve been on a Mediterranean cruise for the past

This time we’re getting all pumped up to run with the bulls in Pamplona, and we’ll join the pilgrims on their hike to Santiago in northwest Spain. | Rick Steves' Europe