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 ...

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

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 ...

Would you have an admiration for each other? Would you even recognize each other? Rick Steves, the one-man brand behind a European tour company, dozens of travel books, and some of the most ...