Smartly situated Lyon — just south of Burgundy, north of Provence, east of the Alps, and centered on a peninsula at the convergence of two major rivers — has long been a major culture hub and a foodie ...

After a routine blood test led to his diagnosis, the 70-year-old travel expert urges everyone to prioritize health exams. Rick Steves shares more about his cancer journey, plus tips for getting over ...

Idyllic landscape in the Provence with the small village of Suzette surrounded by vineyards - Patrick Philipp/Getty Images France is one of Europe's most iconic countries. Brimming with an almost ...

Beyond its iconic dishes like beef bourguignon and classic ratatouille, France is home to some of the world's most beloved gastronomic products: Brie cheese, butter, Champagne, foie gras, and ...

Re: “Rick Steves buys ‘the most beautiful Christmas’ gift for homeless folks in Lynnwood” (Dec. 25, A1): Yay to author and TV host Rick Steves! Buying that building so the Lynnwood Hygiene Center ...

As it is in so many places, Christmas in France is all about family, friends, and food. While it’s generally a low-key affair marked by gatherings of relatives and treats for children, it also has the ...

Sandra Mears refused to believe the Lynnwood Hygiene Center would close, even as she planned its goodbye party. Around 700 unsheltered people in south Snohomish County relied on the center for hot ...

Travel writer and TV host Rick Steves was catching up on local news last month from his home in Edmonds, Wash., when a story caught his attention. A community hygiene center - the only one in South ...

The Seattle Times’ Project Homeless is supported by Campion Foundation, Raikes Foundation and Seattle Foundation. The Seattle Times maintains editorial control over Project Homeless content. Sandra ...