Here's the thing: Steves' advice to take a short walk during a road trip pitstop isn't just about stretching your legs — it's about adding a little something new to the entire experience.

More: Rick Steves: Navigating Europe's high-speed highways Go with the flow. Driving in Europe tends to be more aggressive than in the US, but each country has its quirks. For example, in Germany ...

Rick Steves is a backpacker who's become a business tycoon by writing about life on the road. As found out, when she went to Europe with Steves, legions of travelers use his guidebooks like bibles.

Rick Steves' equivalent tour of Scotland is spread over 8 days, taking you from the charming city of Inverness and through the Highlands to Edinburgh. Using Inverness as a base, it's off for a ...

Or bring your GPS device (preloaded with Europe maps)." Bringing a phone mount and car charger can make your European road trip a breeze , but you also need to be able to access your phone in ...

Rick Steves: Edgy, artsy Glasgow is Scotland's most underrated destination. ... (making it an easy day trip), ... There's even a city map available that traces the city's best mural art.