The days of last-minute ultra-bargains are long gone, and the search for cheap plane tickets has entered the fairytale world. Does Goldilocks know best?
Parking is an often-overlooked expense that can devour a European road trip budget, but Rick Steves (who else?) has some tips for saving money and minutes.
Drinking alcohol in Europe can be pricey, but who better to ask for advice than travel champion Rick Steves? This is how to booze on a budget in Europe.
Ever wondered where your bags go after you've checked them in? While you are waiting to board the plane, your luggage is going on a magical journey of its own.
Eating and drinking everything in sight is one of the best ways to enjoy your Italian vacation, but don't expect these items to feature heavily on the menus.
While Italy is almost always crowded with tourists, some hotspots may seem quieter in August. We help you weigh whether it’s worth it to visit in late summer.
Germany's gorgeous cities are perfect for pedestrians, but rules are made to be followed. Avoid this simple sidewalk mistake at all costs in Berlin and beyond.
Gorging on local delicacies is a fantastic way to experience a destination, but at the cost of your health? Foodies beware; these dishes are dangerous.
Walking fast and being loud are just a couple behaviors that will out you as a tourist in Italy. If you're looking to blend in, here's what to avoid doing.
Although it might seem odd at first, there’s a perfectly logical reason why you sometimes see flight attendants spraying an aerosol in the cabin after landing.
You might associate bars with free-flowing alcohol, but that’s not always true. Here’s what a bar really means in Italy – and where to go to party instead.
Flight attendants notice some pretty bad behavior on planes, from noisy video games or phone calls to excessive drinking, but this stinky habit is the worst.
The humble passport is integral to the travel experience. A dodgy picture can mess up the application process, so leave these items in the closet on photo day.
If you want to keep flight attendants onside while soaring through the skies, it is best to keep those succulent sandwiches and messy chips for when you land.
You might think that lining up the espressos is a surefire way to fight off travel fatigue, but professional globetrotter Samantha Brown has other ideas.
If you're traveling to Kyoto, Japan, certain areas will be off limits. Overtourism has led to the harassment of certain residents, and Kyoto is cracking down.
If there's one thing to know about Singapore, it's that there are a lot of rules - both official and unspoken. Here's one to note when visiting a hawker center.
Love is in the air in Europe and tourists may be shocked at how much PDA is on display. However, not every country on the continent is the same in that regard.
Being a good tourist means understanding the rules, written or unwritten, of the places you visit. Here's an important one to know about an iconic Italian city.
Rome has great public transportation, but the city takes bus violations very seriously. Thankfully, the fines are easy to avoid when you know what to do.
Lots of media outlets say this island in Italy has a ban on flip-flops. But is it true? We dug deep (including calling the tourist office!) to find the truth.