After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring, award-winning collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories.Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERStow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail.**In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied “Hippie Trail” from Istanbul to Kathmandu. A 23-year-old Rick Steves made the trek, and like a travel writer in training, he documented everything along the way: jumping off a moving train, making friends in Tehran, gett...

After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories.Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff i...

From ordering tapas in Madrid to making new friends in Costa del Sol, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Spain. Rick Steves offers well-tested Spanish words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find:Key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spellingAn English-Spanish and Spanish-English dictionaryTips for small talk and loc...

Hit Italy's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Italy!Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and moneyShort itineraries covering Venice, the Cinque Terre, Florence, the Hill Towns of Central Italy, Rome, Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi CoastRick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist tra...

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Barcelona:City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Barcelona's essential sights, including Las Ramblas, the Sagrada Família, the Picasso Museum, the Barri Gòtic, and moreRick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and moneyWh...

With Rick Steves, Milan and the Italian Lakes are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Italy includes:Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Milan and the nearby lakes' best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist trapsTop sights and local experiences: Tour Milan's Duomo, marvel at The Last Supper, and enjoy a n...

Walk in the steps of Socrates, test the acoustics of the amphitheater of Epidavros, and set sail for Santorini: with Rick Steves, Greece is yours to explore! Inside Rick Steves Greece you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring GreeceRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and ...

From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fresh pasta, experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Italy you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to ItalyRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the...

Whether you take the high road or the low road, Scotland is yours to explore with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Scotland you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a multi-week trip exploring ScotlandRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, fr...

With Rick Steves, Copenhagen is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Scandinavia includes:Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Copenhagen and Denmark's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist trapsTop sights and local experiences: Visit the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, the Moesgård Museum in Aa...

With Rick Steves, Norway is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Scandinavia includes:Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Norway's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist trapsTop sights and local experiences: Wander through Viking history, and admire snowcapped mountains and mighty glaciers. Str...