It certainly did for travel expert Rick Steves during a trip to Japan. On his blog, Rick Steves shares how he visited Kyoto -- one of Japan's most gorgeous cities-- in the cold month of January.

King of travel tips Rick Steves is usually associated with Europe, the continent he has explored consistently since his first days of traveling back in the 1970s, for which he has written numerous ...

Rick Steves expresses that he would "put them in ... For those curious about going further east, Kyoto, Japan, is known for its Zen Buddhist gardens and traditional tea ceremonies.

Rick Steves may be known for European travel ... but perhaps without the same safety or easy-to-navigate infrastructure as ...

For instance, in Japan and China, it's considered rude to ... Maintaining patience and an open mind is crucial. Rick Steves recommends becoming a "cultural chameleon" and a "temporary local." ...

Travel master Rick Steves has some sound advice for indie ... Pedal around Tokyo with a bike-tour group and experience the way many Japanese commuters get around, then converse with shopkeepers ...

Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer,” features photographs, a foldout map and reproductions of journal pages.

Rick Steves is arguably the country’s most beloved travel writer and guide since Mark Twain, and millions know him from his ...

Rick Steves is arguably the country’s most beloved travel writer and guide since Mark Twain, and millions know him from his long-running series on traveling through Europe. But his latest book ...