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February 2010

Hi from Rick

Travel Connects Us with Our World

"Friend Me" — Bulgarian Style

Travel magic happens in both directions

Haiti: Behind Door No. 3, Difficult Questions Await

Rick's USA Today guest editorial

Santiago de Compostela

Well-worn pilgrims walk for weeks "to go meet with St. James"

Public Buses in Europe

Save money, save time, and dance cheek-to-cheek with a city

Berlin Then and Now

Twenty years after the wall, youth and energy reign on

Video of the Month: Berlin

Rick is reminded of Cold War dangers — and ingenuity — at Checkpoint Charlie

Helpline Question of the Month

Suggestions on gondolas in Venice? Readers help a traveler steer the best course

Travel Tale of the Month

Lucky to be unlucky in Turkey

Connect with Rick on Facebook

Become a "fan" for special news, and see what everyone's talking about

Tour News: Getting to Know Italy

A side-by-side comparison of our best-selling Italy tours, three articles on Italy, four guide radio interviews, and more

Rick Steves' 2010 Tours

This month's skinny on tours of Europe's best destinations

Rick's Travel Blog

Rick's candid insights into travel, business and beyond