Last night, about 6,000 households joined me online for Monday Night Travel — and together, we enjoyed a very merry screening of my classic special, “Rick Steves’ European Christmas.” As I shared behind-the-scenes commentary, we gathered for a little extra holiday cheer, taking in this colorful, musical celebration of Christmas across Europe. Traveling (and eating and drinking) from England to Wales, France to Norway, Germany to Austria, and Switzerland to Italy, we explored the bright Christmas

Why lug an entire guidebook around all day if you just need a few pages? A guidebook page binder clamps your chapter pages together, so you can lighten your day pack and stay organized. This trick especially comes in handy when hiking. Travel advisor Marta Shakhazizian used her page binder on the Best of Switzerland tour, while exploring the picturesque Berner Oberland. Tune into Monday Night Travel on September 22 at 6pm PT for more insights from Marta, as she shares her trip report on Switzerl

Watch Now: Monday Night Travel — An Irreverent History of Rick Steves Last night, over 8,000 households joined my big Monday Night Travel party — and together, we ventured back in time to my “Europe through the gutter” days. Combing through revealing old photos, embarrassing bloopers, and lessons learned from years of celebrating the wonders of Europe — we took a candid look at how I turned my love of travel into a thriving business. Inspired by those memories and more than enough lovely wine, I