Visiting another country has its difficulties: a new culture, a foreign language. But Rick Steves warns of this unique danger to tourists in Florence, Italy.

Another place for authentic shopping opportunities is the Oltrarno district, the pretty area of Florence Rick Steves says to visit ... is Ponte Vecchio, one of Italy's oldest bridges which is ...

The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel.