Season 13 of Rick Steves' Europe kicks off in Reykjavík, a world capital with a small-town feel. In this new episode, we tour the city's endearing sights, get to know the uniquely Icelandic way of life, and take a dip in a thermal pool. Then we side-trip into majestic Icelandic nature: its famous Blue Lagoon; the classic Golden Circle, bubbling geysers, thundering waterfalls, and otherworldly scenery; and Snæfellsnes Peninsula, an "Iceland-in-miniature" loop. Check your local public television s

Our Best of Prague & Budapest Tour begins with an orientation walk through our hotel’s Old Town neighborhood and over one of Europe's most entertaining promenades — the historic Charles Bridge. Check out the full 8-day itinerary at ricksteves.com/tours/eastern-europe/prague-budapest. | Rick Steves' Europe

The Strahov Monastery has overlooked the Prague Castle since the 12th century. Industrious monks once served their community here, both as keepers of knowledge and as producers of beer and wine. The Monastery Brewery still operates today — we grab lunch and a refreshing mug of beer there on Day 2 of the Best of Prague & Budapest in 8 Days Tour: www.ricksteves.com/tours/eastern-europe/prague-budapest | Rick Steves' Europe

This week on the Travel with Rick Steves radio show and podcast: If you could visit only Prague or Budapest, which of these central European cultural powerhouses would you choose? Two tour guides get cheeky this week as they discuss the best of what each of their hometowns has to offer visitors. And two guides from Portugal catch us up on changes afoot in Lisbon, offering us a taste of what Portugal’s capital city is serving up this year. Find your local station, subscribe to the podcast, or lis