Europe is always changing – and Sicily’s capital, Palermo, is a fine example of this. For years, Palermo’s touristic reputation was tarnished by labels like gritty, run-down, polluted, traffic-clogged ...

One thing I enjoy about returning to a destination is the chance to update the outdated impressions I’ve held in my mind from previous visits. Europe is always changing — and on my last visit to ...

Guidebook writer, TV host, and world traveler Rick Steves has always advocated for authentic travel, experiencing destinations like a local, engaging with fellow travelers, and embracing (and then ...