As a young backpacker, I fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that time, the town still fed a few farm animals within its medieval walls.

One tour operator that stands out from the pack is the venerable Rick Steves. A longtime European traveler, Steves has spent ...

For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com. Two English tour guides explain what Brits mean ...