Forget about expensive London sights and tours and instead take Rick Steves' expert advice for spending an afternoon or ...

While London sits upon an ancient Roman foundation (Londinium), today’s city was shaped in a powerful way by England’s Industrial Revolution. In 1800, London had about a million people. By 1900, its ...

London, one of the world’s busiest and biggest cities, bubbles with top-notch entertainment seven nights a week. It’s also ever-changing and expensive, so it can be challenging to winnow down your ...

With 600 square miles, 8 million people and too many must-see sights to view in one visit, London can feel formidable to travelers. On one guidebook-updating trip, I had only a week to take in the ...

LONDON — Rick Steves was not walking like a tour guide. He powered down the sidewalk, mechanical pencil in hand, script tucked under the arm. He was not paying attention to the bustling British ...

Squinting at the jeweled snuff box of Frederick the Great in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, it occurs to me that you could make a theme tour called “Exquisite London.” It would feature the ...

This dreamy garden at Sissinghurst Castle is a Rick Steves favorite, offering year-round blooms and a glimpse into English horticultural history.

European department stores, such as Galeries Lafayette in Paris, can be glamorous platforms for top fashion and people-watching. (Steve Smith) With each trip I take, I look for cultural souvenirs — ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. LONDON, England — Rick ...