Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2014

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.