In fact, many European cities and towns have Christmas markets during the holidays where you can find lots of small, handmade items. Read more: Rick Steves' Expert Tips To Not Get Pickpocketed On ...

Winter is no barrier to travel pro Rick Steves' European adventures ... especially those with the best Christmas markets across Europe. Cities like Dresden, Prague, and Krakow (Poland's unsung ...

Read more: The Car Accessory Rick Steves Recommends Packing On A Trip To Europe London embraces Christmas in big and small ways. Mulled wine flows liberally in and around Covent Garden's Market ...

It also hosts a Italian Christmas market you wouldn't want to miss ... a UNESCO World Heritage Site and outdoor playground. In his blog, Rick Steves suggests taking a day trip to Alpe di Siusi ...

As the calendar starts to creep towards Advent, many beautiful old cities transform into festive wonderlands during Christmas market ... (Here are some of Rick Steves genius tips for traveling ...

It’s named for King Wenceslas, the “good king” of Christmas-carol fame ... ability to find humor in life’s challenges. (Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European guidebooks ...

Adventure-lovers looking for the perfect outdoor paradise in Norway should head to this lesser-known national park that is ...