From church domes to bell towers, fanciful rooftops to sky-piercing monuments, Europe is full of climbable structures.
Author: Rick Steves, Special to USA TODAY
Stockholm: Delightful, diverse day trips from the Swedish capital
Within an hour or so of the Swedish capital, you can check out a palace, ancient rune stones, visit a college town or island-hop.
European royalty’s most over-the-top summer retreats, from Versailles to Neuschwanstein
From France’s Versailles to Portugal’s Pena Palace, the best royal retreats provide insight into the dynamic, often quirky monarchs who built them.
Rick Steves’ guide to driving in Europe: Conquer your fear of the roundabout
Public transportation in Europe is great but sometimes, a rental car is the best – and, sometimes, only – way to get off the beaten path.
Rick Steves: The majestic Isle of Skye is home to Scotland’s most dramatic scenery
Among Scotland’s countless islands, the favorite among travelers is the Isle of Skye, where mountain roads weave among grassy slopes and rocky ridges.