It’s amazing what a stretch of water can do. The Baltic Sea separates Estonia from Sweden and Finland. The struggles of the last couple of generations couldn’t be more different on these opposite ...

Stepping off the boat in Tallinn, Estonia — a short ferry ride from Helsinki (and an overnight sailing from Stockholm, or an easy flight from anywhere in Europe) — you’ll likely feel as if you’ve ...

Rick Steves is the preeminent European travel authority, and his advice on when to visit to save money and avoid crowds can ...

In Tallinn, the end of Soviet rule paved the way for a revival of traditions. Among medieval Nordic cities, none is as well preserved as Tallinn, surrounded by a largely intact wall that includes 26 ...

Steves is a realist when it comes to the cost of the average European vacation, but is the ultimate optimist about finding ways to save when you can. "Europe is expensive. Prices are high for ...

Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + ...

Steves has spent his share of time abroad, but never for more than short trips — a surprising fact considering that many ...

It’s already been a busy year for Rick Steves. In March, Tacoma’s Pacific Lutheran University honored the international travel expert and Edmonds resident with its 2023 Wild Hope Award for his ...