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The central Praça de República in tranquil Tomar is a tempting spot to slow down, nurse a drink at a café, and enjoy the relaxed tempo of local life. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Tranquil Tomar, Portugal

Take a break from the tourist tumult in more traveled Portuguese destinations

By Rick Steves | September 8, 2026
Woman working on a puzzle like Boggle BrainBusters online
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Six-Letter Mammals

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 7, 2026
Unique, simply human Lucca in Italy has no single monumental sight – and perhaps because of this, feels more local than touristy. CREDIT: Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Leisurely Lucca in Italy

The choice of Italian connoisseurs in the historic old town

By Rick Steves | September 1, 2026
grandmom and granddaughter on laptop, maybe doing puzzles. Photo by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Arms and Space

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 31, 2026
Rick’s journal entries from his 1978 trip turned into his most recent book, “On the Hippie Trail”. He’s been capturing his travels in a journal since he was a teenager. CREDIT:(Rick Steves’ Europe) Travel journal
Nostalgia

The Value of a Travel Journal

Recording your observations is worth a little extra effort

By Rick Steves | August 25, 2026
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David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Consonant Countries

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 24, 2026
The Scott House in Richmond, Virginia, listed on the National Register of Historic Place. Home of the Edwardian lady, Elisabeth Scott Bocock. Image by Morgan Riley. Link to license in article
From Our Readers

Summoning an Edwardian Lady

Memories and visions from a stroll down West Franklin Street

By Martha Steger | August 18, 2026
The abandoned fishing village of Great Blasket Island once housed around 180 people. Now, it’s vacant – but holds authentic insight into traditional Irish life. CREDIT: Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Good Solitude on Great Blasket Island

The abandoned fishing village offers insight and beauty

By Rick Steves | August 18, 2026
grandmother granddaughter on a tablet, maybe playing a puzzle, laughing. Photo by Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Horses and Darts

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 17, 2026
A sad kitty for pet advice column on grieving cats
Cathy M Rosenthal

Grieving Cats and Friendly Feral Feline

Can cats suffer at the loss of a family member?

August 13, 2026

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