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On My Own….

Posted by Intern on November 11, 2013.

Since I've been over in Europe, I have taken the idea of independent travel (or, more literally, traveling independently) and have embraced it a little more than when I think about it before August. Solo traveling is a concept that either some have shuddered at (like me) or that some have … More »

Tags: Independent Travel // Solo Travel // Rick Steves

The Best Dinner of My Life… and a Bad Pork Sandwich

Posted by Andy Steves on September 15, 2010.

            On Friday I had the best meal of my life. I staggered out of the restaurant holding two things in my hands: my belly, and a button that popped off my new suit jacket.

Claudio, the owner of Ristorante il Gabriello near the Spanish Steps, welcomed us down into his subterranean … More »

Tags: Rome // Rick Steves // Family // 2008 // Study Abroad

Parents: A Welcome Sight

Posted by Andy Steves on September 15, 2010.

            About a month into my study-abroad experience, my family came to visit me. For a college student, seeing your parents has many benefits: one, it's great to be back with family again, but also it means a break from budget eating. I was about to have some of the finest dining … More »

Tags: Rome // Rick Steves // 2008 // Study Abroad