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Rising like an iceberg from the sea, the Opera House in Oslo, Norway, is one of many ways the city has revitalized its waterfront. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Oslo, Norway

Where nature, history, and culture mix it up

By Rick Steves | January 20, 2026
Grandparents and granddaughters on a laptop, perhaps playing the Jumble puzzles with a cat and a game
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: A Cat and a Game

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 19, 2026
Local Greek tavernas are often humble at first glance. But after a few laughs and a few drinks, you realize how rich they are in heritage, character, and charm. (Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe)
Rick Steves

The Local Taverna in Greece

A joyful demonstration of Greek culture and people

By Rick Steves | January 13, 2026
Woman on a laptop, by ammentorp, perhaps playing a Boggle like the one chasing countries
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Chasing Countries

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 12, 2026
Mushroom Coffee, illustrating interesting health trends. By Oleksandra Naumenko
Greg Schwem

Health Trends That Make You Say ‘Huh?’

More kava root, A2 and sea moss, please

By Greg Schwem | January 9, 2026
St. Bavo’s Cathedral in picturesque Ghent houses the pearl of Flemish painting – the gigantic Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, which is perhaps the most stolen painting in existence. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Picturesque Ghent

A walk through the historic Belgian city

By Rick Steves | January 6, 2026
Grandparents and granddaughter on a computer, perhaps doing a puzzle like the Jumble with a cow and magician
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Cow and Magician

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 5, 2026
Poland’s last king built huge, idyllic Łazienki Park as a summer residence and place for his citizens to relax – and today, Poles still come to this spot in resilient Warsaw to do just that. CREDIT: Addie Mannan, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Resilient Warsaw

A comeback spirit carved by a harsh history

By Rick Steves | December 30, 2025
Woman on tablet, possibly playing Boggle the land formations or other puzzle. Image by Michael Zhang
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Land Formations

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 29, 2025
In Liechtenstein’s towns, it’s common to see quaint churches bumping up against modern business buildings. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Little, Little Liechtenstein

A picturesque country you can tour in a day

By Rick Steves | December 23, 2025

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