• Rick selfie above Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy

May Travel News

Hi from Rick: Back on the Road

As I write this, I'm zipping off to Florence to kick off 50 straight days of European travel. I'll be zigzagging across Italy, Greece, Germany, and Switzerland — and I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about seeing old friends and experiencing new travel thrills.

I'm starting off in one of my old favorites, the Cinque Terre. I've been coming here since I was a young and shaggy-haired traveler and have watched firsthand how these five little Ligurian fishing villages adapt to the ebbs and flows of tourism — while still keeping their colorful, seaside charm. I'm eager to check in with friends at the hotels and restaurants I've frequented for decades and learn what's new at one of my all-time favorite travel destinations… Read more

In this issue

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2027 Tours Are Open

Browse through our 51 carefully crafted journeys covering Europe from the plains of Spain to the scalps of the Alps — sign up now, save $100, and get the best choice of departure dates… Browse tours

Three women sitting at table in train

On the Train: Tips for a Smart Ride

For many travelers, the pleasure of riding along Europe's rails can be less stressful. Once you're on board, follow these tips for a smart ride, then sit back and enjoy the journey… Read more

Travelers at immigration checkpoint, Copenhagen, Denmark

What to Expect with Europe’s New Entry-Exit System

Traveling through immigration in Europe has changed. The European Union has implemented its Entry-Exit System, a fully electronic way to check your passport when crossing borders… Read more

Chapel Bridge at dusk, Luzern, Switzerland

Switzerland’s Urban Charms

Swiss cities remind me of the guy in high school who's great at sports, has perfect hair and the best girlfriend, and whom all the teachers love. He's just too perfect. Sometimes you just want to see… Read more

White buildings and coast, Rhodes, Greece

Video of the Month: The Greek Isle of Rhodes

Built upon layers of civilizations — Italian, Greek, and Turkish — Rhodes, or "Rhodos," as locals call it, is the fourth largest of the Greek islands. Join Rick as he explores ancient fortifications… Watch

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

Cameron’s Blog: Berlin’s Kieze, Europe’s Sesame Street

Walking through my temporary Berlin neighborhood — Prenzlauer Berg — I pass organic food stores, graffiti-slathered storefronts, scruffy parks lively with frolicking kids, and people… Read more

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Coming in June on Monday Night Travel

Monday Night Travel is on spring break but will be back on June 1 with America's Natural Wonders, followed by Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo on June 8, and Beyond the Best of France June 13… Register