Picture this: You're headed on vacation and your teen is begging to bring their best friend. Follow these unspoken rules to avoid awkward confrontations later.
Need to do laundry on your trip but not sure where to find a laundromat in Europe? Rick Steves has some advice for getting your clothes clean while abroad.
Unsure about whether you can take your razor through airport security? Here are the TSA's rules on certain types of razor blades and how to pack them properly.
Check out Rick Steves' favorite guidebooks for venturing outside of Europe. From Frommer's and Fodor's to Lonely Planet, Steves thinks there's a clear winner.
When it comes to protecting yourself and your identity, it's recommended that you pack this small item just in case you run into issues during your travels.
Discover the one travel essential every outdoor enthusiast needs. The best part? This handy tool is TSA-approved, so you can bring it next time you fly.
This travel tip from Rick Steves is one of our favorites, not only saving you money, but gently easing you into unfamiliar places, minimizing culture shock.
You might be surprised to find out that you can bring this living creature through TSA. Here's how you should prep so you can get through security easily.
Take it from the legendary RuPaul, this stylish and versatile item can make your hotel stay more comfortable and won't take up much room in your suitcase.
These common shoes might be perfect at home but are a mistake to wear in Europe. Here's what to wear instead to explore the cobblestone streets and beyond!
Several packing tips out there aim to help you pack clothes more practically for plane travel, and this hack especially is a life saver in a sticky situation.
Travel expert Rick Steves is a font of knowledge on traveling in Europe. Here, he explains how to avoid the popular shoulder surfing scam often used at ATMs.
Rick Steves always has great advice about traveling in Europe, including basics like doing laundry. Tourists should heed his warning about washing machines.
While the TSA has some strict rules about what you can carry on a plane, you'll be glad to know the agency does allow this unexpected travel companion.
It is the little things that make the biggest difference. Before you start wrangling with that hotel bar of soap, take Samantha Brown's advice to heart.
Learn how tourists can save money and help the environment by not buying bottled water in Paris, as the city is full of public clean drinking fountains!
Instead of losing sleep over hotel pillow hygiene, you might want to try out this pillowcase travel trick. Here's how to implement it and a few must-know tips.
No one wants to wait in huge lines of people just to get home after a wonderful day at Disney parks. Here are the best ways to avoid the end-of-day crowds.