Rick Steves has just returned from two weeks in Italy, and is ready to share practical tips, personal anecdotes, and gorgeous photos from hiking in the Dolomites to soaking in the ethereal beauty of Venice, the Cinque Terre, and Lake Como. Purely a vacation, this was a trip of experiences: hiking with friends for six days high in Italy’s Alps, exploring the Venetian Lagoon, pounding pesto, sipping wine on Italy’s Riviera, and capping it all off on Lake Como, where he was named “Ambassador to the

This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show: One of Rick's favorite Venice tour guides lets us in on changes afoot in Italy's city of dreams. Then the tireless Senior Nomads share lessons from a dozen years on the road as they unpack their suitcases and settle down for good. And a gastronomic guide invites us to dig into the best bites from across the continent. Find your local station, subscribe to the podcast, or listen online at www.ricksteves.com/radio #RickSteves #RickStevesEurope #

44K views · 1.4K reactions | I recently spent ten days with the newest batch of Rick Steves guides in Italy — sharing with them our style of tour guiding. For example, here in the Roman Forum, we’re learning guiding techniques from our favorite Roman guide, Francesca Caruso. There’s something special about a Rick Steves tour guide. (That’s why half of the people who take a Rick Steves tour are return travelers.) | Rick Steves | Facebook