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One of Rick's longtime cohorts shares her road-tested advice on what you need — and don't need — to put in your suitcase for a successful overseas trip. Then a brother-and-sister pair of Swedish tour guides share their picks for places to explore beyond Stockholm, from easy day t ...  Show more

We hear why the city of Potsdam — home to elegant Prussian palaces and parklands, all in quick reach of central Berlin — is worth a day's visit. Then we get a sense of what life was really like for the emperors of ancient Rome, with the help of classicist Mary Beard. And we trave ...  Show more

Today, Jon and Kristin dive into a hilariously unhinged convo recapping their week. Kristin takes a trip down Coachella memory lane and shares why she’s very happy to be skipping the desert this year - Instead she's home celebrating Marcus’s birthday and embracing her ...

Well, it's our second favorite time of year again, after Halloween, but that’s no reason not to invite all of our spooky friends over for some eggnog, stories, fun, and good conversation. The Astonishing Legends All-Star Holiday Special has become something of a tradition, and we ...  Show more

Traveling abroad had such an impact on Rick early on, that he chose to dedicate his life to helping others see the world. In 1976, he launched Rick Steves’ Europe and, over time, built a travel empire along with a community of raving fans (including me!). His best-selling guidebo ...  Show more

In the heartwarming episode, Clementine Holiday navigates the quirky traditions and anxious hopes of her Chicago family on Groundhog Day, eager to escape the city's notorious winter chill.