"I admit that Bratislava used to leave me cold," travel expert Rick Steves declared, saying that the city's old town was a ...

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and once a nearly desolate ghost town, is one of the big surprises of my recent travels. Its compact old town bursts with colorfully restored facades, lively ...

Here we have both sides of the coin: Rick Steves' best and worst picks across Europe. Read more: 25 Gorgeous Islands For Vacationing That Won't Break The Bank Decades ago, Bratislava would have ...

Bratislava’s energy is inspiring. This article is used with the permission of Rick Steves’ Europe (www.ricksteves.com). Rick Steves writes European guidebooks, hosts travel shows on public TV ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Unlike probably every other traveler, Rick Steves said he likes it when he gets scammed in Europe. He views it as an educational opportunity, a chance to learn from the ...