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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
grandparents and granddaughter sitting together on a sofa and looking at a laptop, perhaps playing puzzles - like this week's Jumble puzzles with bowling and math
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Letters and Heights

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 10, 2025
Red roses decorate gravestones in a military cemetery near Verdun, one of World War I's deadliest battlefields and the inspiration for Veterans Day.
Rick Steves

Visiting the Inspiration for Veterans Day

Experiencing the gravity of war at Verdun

By Rick Steves | November 4, 2025
Senior man with a cup of coffee at home, on his laptop. Used with Boggle puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Bodies of Water

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 3, 2025
"Buy British" flag in Bath. A look at post-Brexit travel – the 2019 decision hasn’t ruined your trip to the United Kingdom – but it has added some wrinkles. The Abbey Exterior, Bath, UK. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Post-Brexit Travel to the UK

How the 2019 vote may have impacted your trip

By Rick Steves | October 28, 2025
Image of a moving golf club about to hit a golf ball on a tee. Incivility rules at the Ryder Cup 2025
Greg Schwem

Incivility Rules at the 2025 Ryder Cup

‘Europe, your next beer is on me’

By Greg Schwem | October 27, 2025

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