I love Venice, but when the crowds become unbearable, I make it a point to get out of the center and discover what the surrounding area has to offer. One easy escape is to the islands of Murano, ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories–a reminder of the fun that ...

Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm. For centuries, it was nicknamed La Serenissima, "The Most Serenely Beautiful One" — and for good reason. In this episode, ...

“The life here is with no cars … only boats. To live properly in Venice, you must have a boat,” says the owner of Steves’ favorite Venetian hotel. As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories set in Venice — a reminder of ...

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe at the other end of ...

I’ve been traveling to Venice for more than 30 years. On my most recent trip to film two television shows and research my guidebook, the city felt different. While still one of Europe’s most romantic ...

Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm. Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm. For centuries, it was nicknamed La Serenissima ...

I love Venice at night, and recently, I was reminded why. The evening started at one of my favourite Venice restaurants. The chef served up a seafood bounty from the lagoon, accompanied by deliciously ...

While gondolas are romantic, to get around Venice quickly and cheaply, you’ll need to take motorized bus-boats called vaporetti. Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door The Venice public ...