Squinting into the wind and rain, we marched from a desolate parking lot on the southwest tip of Ireland down a slippery path. I turned a corner and the mean-looking surf was still a long walk away.

Squinting into the wind and rain, we marched from a desolate parking lot on the southwest tip of Ireland down a slippery path. I turned a corner and the mean-looking surf was still a long walk away.

If you're looking for a spot to eat abroad, Rick Steves is one of the most trusted voices to follow. When it comes to Europe, Steves follows simple dining rules: Skip the fancy five-star restaurants ...

The luck of the Irish may have dried out in one famous town, at least, according to travel guru Rick Steves. Set along the shores of Lough Leane in southwest Ireland's County Kerry, which is one of ...

Unlike Italy or France, where food is one of the primary reasons to visit, an ideal Irish itinerary will likely focus less on what you're going to eat and more on must-visit locations, like the ...

The Irish seem born with a love of music. At social gatherings, everyone’s always ready to sing his or her “party piece.” Performances are judged less by skill than by uninhibited sincerity or ...

While most first-time visitors to Europe choo-choose to travel by train, consider the convenience of driving. Behind the wheel you’re totally free, going where you want, when you want. Today in ...

Fishing boats still sail from Dingle Town's harbor, which has been a seaport since the Middle Ages. Village life centers around the pub, where everyone gathers for music and craic (animated ...

Squinting into the wind and rain, we marched from a desolate parking lot on the southwest tip of Ireland down a slippery path. I turned a corner and the mean-looking surf was still a long walk away.