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While the vibrant city of Krakow offers many ways to enjoy modern life, writer Rick Steves has an affinity for visiting milk bars in Poland. Image
Rick Steves

Eating at Milk Bars in Poland

The humble experience provides a picture of the past

By Rick Steves | March 21, 2023
Merino sheep, image by Khunaspix. How does someone with no large animal experience catch a Merino sheep? Writer Nick Thomas recalls his own experience chasing down a ram. Image
Nick Thomas

Ram on the Run

A memorable encounter with a lost Merino sheep

By Nick Thomas | March 20, 2023
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David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Countries

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 20, 2023
Grafton Street in Dublin, Ireland. Image by John A. Megaw Jr. With so much to see and do when you visit Dublin, it’s hard to know where to start. Rick Steves shares four favorite recommendations. Image
Rick Steves

Four High Points of a Visit to Dublin

Erudite, sobering, sporting, and lively

By Rick Steves | March 14, 2023
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David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Riddles and Spreadsheets

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 13, 2023
smiling middle-aged hipster man at a bar. By Alessandro Biascioli. Humorist Greg Schwem bemoans the dying art of face-to-face communication, a modern-day social “pandemic,” worsened by smartphone usage. Image
Greg Schwem

The Dying Art of Face-to-Face Communication

‘Remember when we talked, no, really talked to one another?’

By Greg Schwem | March 10, 2023
A golden cross marks the top of the 9,700-foot Zugspitze, the highest point in Germany. The mountain straddles the border between Germany and Austria, and lifts from both countries whisk visitors to the top. Travel writer Rick Steves transports us to the Zugspitze in Germany – it's worth a visit! Image
Rick Steves

The Zugspitze: Germany’s Breathtaking Rooftop

Rick Steves takes us to the highest point in Germany

March 7, 2023
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David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Mammal Search Puzzle

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 6, 2023
Brighton Pier. Image by Rick Steves. Travel writer Rick Steves shares his take on finding history, opulence, and fun in Brighton, England, attracting Londoners since 1840. Image
Rick Steves

Find Your Fun in Brighton, England

Brash and flamboyant ‘London by the Sea’

By Rick Steves | February 28, 2023
granddad and grandson on a laptop, laughing, possibly playing puzzles like Boggle and Jumble. Image by Fiszkes, Dreamstime. Image
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Dolphins and Twins

The mixed-up word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 27, 2023

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