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Senior man alone on his birthday, with the birthday blues. Andrii Lysenko
Greg Schwem

Birthday Blues

From celebrations to irrelevance

By Greg Schwem | October 22, 2026
How to best enjoy Venice. While Venice is mobbed during the day, it becomes empty at night… and travelers who spend the evening here seem to have the city all to themselves. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

How to Best Enjoy Venice

Despite changes, the city on the lagoon still charms

By Rick Steves | October 20, 2026
man on tablet, by tampatra1. For Boomer Boggle puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters with Country Clues

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 19, 2026
Swan River trail is a beautiful place to take a hike in Bigfork, Montana
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike in Bigfork, Montana

A quaint town surrounded by nature

October 15, 2026
As you climb the dome of the Reichstag, you circle a cone of mirrors that point down, directing your vision toward where legislators gather. It’s one way to climb to the top in Europe, especially for the meaningful perspectives. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Climb to the Top in Europe

Memorable manmade views and a broader perspective

By Rick Steves | October 13, 2026
Grandparents and a grandson laughing as they are playing a game on a tablet, like the humorous Jumble puzzles with a songwriter and twins or "vintage fetch"
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Vintage Fetch

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 12, 2026
The Vasa sank just minutes into her maiden voyage … and now is the centerpiece of an outstanding maritime museum in Stockholm, one among several fascinating Scandinavian maritime museums. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Scandinavian Maritime Museums

Seeing seafaring Scandinavia through these great museums

By Rick Steves | October 6, 2026
Man on a laptop. Image by Monkey Business Images. Used with Boggle puzzle of words starting and ending with E and find 7 states
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find 7 States

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 5, 2026
Acapulco Gold sandwich at Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs. Credit: Cheba Hut
Food Finds

Cheba Hut ‘Toasted’ Subs Expands Its Stash

Check this joint out, with Boomer Bites

By Steve Cook | October 1, 2026
The snowy volcanic slopes of Mount Hasan’s double peaks rule the horizon of Cappadocia, keeping watch over Güzelyurt in Turkey. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Güzelyurt in Turkey

A ‘beautiful land’ of quiet satisfaction

By Rick Steves | September 29, 2026

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