You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Europe, including how to:

• Plan your itinerary and maximize your time
• Pack light-and right
• Find good-value hotels and restaurants
• Travel smoothly by train, bus, car, and plane
• Avoid crowds and tourist scams
• Hurdle the language barrier
• Understand cultural differences and connect with locals
• Save money while enjoying the trip of a lifetime
  
  After 30 years of exploring Europe, Rick considers this travel skills handbook his life's work. He shares his favorite off-the-beaten-path towns, trails, and natural wonders. With this guidebook, you'll experience the culture like a local, spend less money, and have more fun.