‘Rugged” is putting it mildly when it comes to 80% of Norway. Historically, it was a challenge to live there. That’s why Vikings ventured south and so many emigrants left for America.

Though I initially visited Norway to see relatives — three of my grandparents grew up there — nature is the real draw here, even for those with family ties. It’s a land of intense… ...

Today’s residents of the New World now head to Norway to discover a prosperous, contented, and beautiful country. This article is used with the permission of Rick Steves’ Europe (www ...

Rick Steves, mild-mannered travel expert, wants to radicalize you The guy who got "filthy rich" off helping American tourists travel without fear still refuses to sell out ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with travel writer and host Rick Steves about "overtourism" — when some locales prove too popular — and how not contribute to it.

In his book “Travel as a Political Act,” Steves talks about getting out of your comfort zone and being open to new cultures, new idea, new food — a new way of living.

“On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer,” features photographs, a foldout map and reproductions of journal pages.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Norway’s fjord country blends serenity with grandeur Yes, Norway is expensive, but the great scenery and affable ambience are free. Saturday, January 20, 2024 1:30am Life ...

Norway has laced and drilled an amazing road system to connect fjord country with Oslo. The Laerdal Tunnel, the world’s longest car tunnel, stretches 15 miles.