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Proper site selection can make the difference between just another meal and an unforgettable European picnic. CREDIT: Travis Parker, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

A Perfect European Picnic

Ideas for picnicking like a pro, from market to blanket

By Rick Steves | November 10, 2026
three generations, from grandmother to mom to two kids, playing on a tablet. Image by Wong Sze Yuen. Used for Jumble puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Parachutes and Marathons

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 9, 2026
While golf is the main draw to St. Andrews, there are many other reasons to visit – like the ruins of its castle and cathedral, which were destroyed during the Reformation. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Take a Swing at St. Andrews

Hit the links, books, and beach

By Rick Steves | November 3, 2026
Man typing on a laptop, used for Boggle puzzle on finding time and Boggle the Golden Globes
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle the Golden Globes

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 2, 2026
The Tarb’s Tenacious Tenure from Zingerman's Delicatessen, among the top American sandwich shops
Food Finds

Five Top American Sandwich Shops

‘Can I get a ham on wry?’

By Steve Cook | October 30, 2026
Gothic cathedrals: Chartres’ cathedral shows off the unity of architecture, statuary, and stained glass that epitomize France’s Gothic style. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

France’s Resilient, Awe-Inspiring Gothic Cathedrals

Always rising to the occasion

By Rick Steves | October 27, 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: Bunnies and Pilots

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 26, 2026
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

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