When touring any city, it's fun to drop in on the local university. | In Europe, universities can be essential sightseeing ...

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European travel expert Rick Steves recommends this picturesque wine region in France for its pleasant climate patterns and ...

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Sledding is big in Europe, and we aren't talking about saucer sleds down little hills: This is a heart-pounding ski alternative that's unheard of in the US.

There’s no better introduction to Edinburgh – the historical, cultural, and political capital of Scotland – than a walk straight down the spine of the old town. Stretching from a hill-topping castle ...

Re: “Rick Steves buys ‘the most beautiful Christmas’ gift for homeless folks in Lynnwood” (Dec. 25, A1): Yay to author and TV host Rick Steves! Buying that building so the Lynnwood Hygiene Center ...

Sandra Mears refused to believe the Lynnwood Hygiene Center would close, even as she planned its goodbye party. Around 700 unsheltered people in south Snohomish County relied on the center for hot ...