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June Travel News

Hi from Rick: Are Americans Welcome in Europe?

I just flew from Greece to Germany, where I'm about to begin the second leg of my 50-day trip to Europe.

Before I left home, nervous travelers were asking me how I thought Europeans would respond to American tourists right now. It's no secret that our country has been taking an aggressive, America-first approach to foreign policy — and our European friends have often been caught in the middle of it (just ask the Danes about Greenland). As all this goes on, travelers are understandably wondering — are Americans still welcome in Europe?

Well, I've just spent a month in Italy and island-hopping in Greece, and the answer is a big fat YES. And the Americans I've met over here are loving it… Read more

In this issue

Woman on food tour, Rome, Italy

When to Splurge in Europe

I've always been a fan of budget travel tips. For more than 30 years I've written and lectured about ways to stow away, picnic, and get special deals to be able to afford international travel… Read more

Donkey carrying luggage, Hydra, Greece

Tips for Choosing the Best Travel Bag

A fundamental packing question is your choice of luggage. Of all the options for travel bags, specifically for an overseas trip with lots of stops, I'd consider only four types… Read more

Rick Steves Best of London

Video of the Month: Best of London Preview

Get a sneak peek at Rick's newest one-hour special celebrating London's proud traditions. With kings, queens, Beefeaters, Big Ben, and black cabs, it's a cultural and historic powerhouse… Watch

Cameron Hewitt, Crete, Greece

Cameron’s Blog: In Praise (or, at Least, Defense) of Unlovable Cities

I was sitting on the lovely and lively Lions Square in Heraklion, the capital of Crete, with my new local friend Elpida. She had found us a prime seat at a pastry café (cleverly called PhylloSophies… Read more

man and woman-village at night

Monday Night Travel in June

Join us in June for a bevy of travel fun: Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo on June 8; Beyond the Best of France, June 15; Tasting Europe, June 22; and Rick's Summer Trip Report, June 29… Register

cover of On the Hippie Trail book

On the Hippie Trail Book Club Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win 10 paperback copies of On the Hippie Trail and a video call with Rick for your book club! All entrants will be invited to a virtual book club with Rick on October 4… Read more

Best of Scandinavian Capitals, Day by Day

On this tour, you'll city-hop between the capitals of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway experiencing the royal castles, cutting-edge design, seafaring legends, and cozy traditions of Scandinavia… Read more