Rick Steves certainly knows European travel, but that's not the only continent he visits. In fact, the one small town that offers so much to do is in Africa!

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The deep traditions and warm hospitality of the region are as endearing as ever, especially if you venture past the ...

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While Vaux-le-Vicomte and Versailles are French-­designed, the Chateau of Fontainebleau — about an hour outside of Paris — ...

Turkey is changing fast. And it’s modernizing fast. For a recent vacation, I hit the road in Turkey, with romantic memories ...

Travel books are such a pleasure to look at! Travel guides from the most popular series can be found at the library: Fodor’s, Frommer’s, Rough Guides, Rick Steves, Lonely Planet. These are updated fai ...

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Insanely extravagant, these palaces were primarily built by kings or bankers and financiers from the courts of the kings.

This article is used with the permission of Rick Steves’ Europe (www.ricksteves.com). Steves writes European guidebooks, ...

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That's a big relief to travelers — but there are still many unexpected situations where travel insurance can be a lifesaver before or during your trip. "Travel insurance is often an overlooked ...