Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland … and Liechtenstein.
Travel guru Rick Steves knows a thing or two about getting the best out of a European trip, and he has great advice to offer ...
Tours can be educational, of course — in fact, Rick Steves' advice for fully appreciating Europe is to book a walking tour ..