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Taking the kids: Getting ready for the next big solar eclipse

The 2024 solar eclipse is special because it will be visible to tens of millions of people in North America. The next total solar eclipse that will be widely viewable from North America won’t occur until 2045.

October 05, 2023

What is it about Austin? Simply put, this ‘weird’ Texas city has it all

For a whale-watching cruise, there’s Boston; for a dolphin-watching cruise, Miami; but for a bat-watching cruise, go to Austin, the capital of Texas.

October 04, 2023

Rick Steves’ Europe: Montenegro’s unpolished beauty

Dubrovnik seems to be everyone’s top stop in Croatia. While it’s a great city, if you’ve come this far, make it a point to venture into Montenegro – just a quick drive or bus ride south.

October 03, 2023

Go away with ... Dana Steingold

Known for originating the role of Girl Scout in the Broadway production of “Beetlejuice,” Dana Steingold is one of the stars of Jason Alexander’s directorial debut, “The Cottage.”

October 03, 2023

Taking the kids: A fall getaway with or without the kids

Whatever your circumstances and budget, fall is a terrific time to get away, whether for a long weekend hiking and biking trip amid changing leaves or a longer break, perhaps overseas.

September 28, 2023

Why so many millennials are going to Mongolia

As more young people are choosing less curated travel, this land-locked Asian country is seeing tourism skyrocket.

September 27, 2023

Rick Steves’ Europe: Bruges brews lift a weary traveler’s spirits

A good percentage of the tourists you meet in Bruges are beer pilgrims.

September 26, 2023

Go away with ... Jinkwon

When Kim Jin-kwon – known professionally as Jinkwon – arrives for an interview at the Somerset Palace in the heart of the city, he appears cool in every sense of the word.

September 26, 2023

Taking the kids: To a fall festival

Fall is festival season and promises good times, good music, and good eats, whether you want to celebrate apples or pumpkins; cranberries, chiles or wine, chicken or hot-air balloons.

September 21, 2023

From the ‘Field of Dreams’ film site to a solar-system-modeled trek, bikers can find plenty of fascinating trails around the Midwest

Madison says it's the biking capital of the Midwest, but there are worthy trails in other parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

September 20, 2023

Go away with ... Jock Bartley

After touring and playing guitar for Firefall for just shy of 50 years, founding member Jock Bartley knows a thing or two about making travel more pleasant.

September 19, 2023

Rick Steves’ Europe: Rothenburg, Germany: Small-town charm

On one visit, I finally realized why I like Rothenburg so much. In spite of its Schneeballen, constant tour groups, and Christmas trinkets, it is a community of real characters. And a small enough community where all the characters know each other.

September 19, 2023

Taking the kids: Go see Washington’s giant pandas while you still can

The clock is ticking. If you want to see the Giant Pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (aka The National Zoo in Washington, DC), it’s time to plan a trip.

September 14, 2023

Reflections on 500 miles: After RAGBRAI ride across Iowa, cyclists look back on 50th anniversary

RAGBRAI's 50th anniversary ride across Iowa included a teen battling cancer and a man who has ridden in every one of the weeklong rides.

September 14, 2023

Itinerary: A weekend trip to sites on Illinois’ Underground Railroad

With dozens of sites in Illinois designated as part of the Underground Railroad, this 3-day trip itinerary includes a sweeping range of locations.

September 13, 2023

Rick Steves’ Europe: Island-hopping through Stockholm’s idyllic archipelago

When I finally dived into the 80 miles of scenic islands that stretch out from downtown Stockholm, I wondered why I’d waited so long.

September 12, 2023

Go away with ... Eric Nam

Umchina/엄친아 is a Korean portmanteau for “mother’s friend’s son.” This son may not even exist, but he’s the standard that other children are compared to. Eric Nam is a real-life umchina.

September 12, 2023

Map: Illinois Underground Railroad historical sites, plus what to know before you go

Many traces of the Underground Railroad still remain in Illinois. Here’s a map of known sites across the state and what visitors can expect.

September 11, 2023

Taking the kids: In a new destination, playgrounds can be as important as museums when traveling with kids

Of course, when you are visiting a new city, you want to show the kids the top cultural attractions. But there’s also a lot to be said about taking time to explore local playgrounds.

September 07, 2023

Women in motorcycle groups travel far and wide to find fellowship and adventure outside the flatlands of the Chicago area

Groups such as Chrome Divas, Motor Maids, Stilettos on Steel and Women on Wheels come together "to try to feed off each other’s energy.”

September 06, 2023

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