Ever the savvy on and off the beaten path, European travel expert Rick Steves recommends Lyon for all the beauty of France's well-touristed cities, but with a stronger French feel. Lyon is filled ...

Rick Steves never set out to be a travel guru. In the late '70s he had just graduated from university and was starting a career as a piano teacher. He felt the call of the "Hippie Trail" — an ...

They might also cost less to visit, especially if you follow Rick Steves' advice for finding budget accommodations. Steves has suggested visiting Glasgow (pictured) over Edinburgh, Lyon or ...