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In Paris, “bouquinistes” sell used books and memorabilia from green metal stalls that line the Left Bank of the Seine River. CREDIT:(Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe). Bibliophiles don’t leave their love for books behind when they travel! Travel pro Rick Steve shares his picks in Europe for bookworms.
Books

Europe for Bookworms

Best European cities and sights for book lovers

By Rick Steves | December 9, 2025
Granddad and grandson on a computer tablet, possibly doing puzzles or games
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: T-Rex and Corner Store

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 8, 2025
If the second city of Rotterdam has a single bold icon representing its modern approach to architecture, it’s Piet Blom’s funky cubed houses. CREDIT:(Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe)
Rick Steves

The ‘Second City’ of Rotterdam

Where Dutch quaint meets bold modernity

By Rick Steves | December 2, 2025
Senior couple on a laptop, perhaps playing a puzzle like Boggle the fruits. By Feverpitched.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Fruits

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 1, 2025
Wintertime in London is a great time to visit, including the twinkling lights of the holidays
Rick Steves

Wintertime in London Is a Great Time to Visit

The UK capital shines bright in winter

By Rick Steves | November 25, 2025
Granddad and granddaughter on a laptop, possibly doing puzzles. By Nd3000
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Musicians and a Riddle

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 24, 2025
One of many wondrous European caves, the sheer magnitude of Slovenia’s Škocjan cave is hard to capture. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Digging European Caves

Spectacular gems of ancient history – natural and man-made

By Rick Steves | November 18, 2025
couple on a laptop, perhaps playing the Boggle puzzle of four-letter mammals.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle the Mammals in Hiding

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 17, 2025
The Sundial Bridge along the Sacramento River Trail. Image by Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

The Sacramento River Trail, California

‘Take a Hike!’ presents a route that captures nature and manmade wonders

By Nick Thomas | November 12, 2025
Covered and filled with paintings, Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge zigzags its way across the Reuss River. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Luzern’s Lion, Lake, and Lovely Bridges

‘Pretty, pristine, and perched on a lake’

November 11, 2025

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