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Woman using a tablet. By Mark Adams. Used with Jumble puzzles with oceans and Andes mountain chain on Boomer magazine online.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Oceans and Andes

Two puzzles – Jumble for kids and Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 25, 2024
In the Peloponnesian Peninsula: In a far-off corner of the Peloponnese, clan wars left the hill town of Vathia in ruins. CREDIT: Rick Steves
Rick Steves

The Greek Peloponnesian Peninsula

A raft of surprises await you

By Rick Steves | March 19, 2024
two adults on tablet Sepy67. Used with Boggle search for consonants and countries
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: Consonants and Countries

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 18, 2024
three old cell phones on a black background, for article on Flip Phone February. Image by Darryl Brooks
Greg Schwem

Flip Phone February

The return to not-so-smart phones is going out with a ‘thwack’

By Greg Schwem | March 15, 2024
Norway’s rugged west coast is slashed by fjords — stunning inlets carved out by ancient glaciers. Of these, the Sognefjord – Norway’s longest (120 miles) and deepest (1 mile) – is tops. Ferries and catamarans connect visitors and locals alike to several of this sparsely populated region’s scenically situated villages and towns. For article on Norway’s fjord country. CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Norway’s Fjord Country Blends Serenity with Grandeur

The highs and lows from a guidebook author’s perspective

By Rick Steves | March 12, 2024
grandmom and granddaughter on a computer, perhaps doing a puzzle. Image by Prathan Chorruangsak. Used with Jumble puzzles with "fetch a knight" answers
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Fetch a Knight

Play or choose with two puzzles, one for kids and the classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 11, 2024
The Sacher torte at home and cafe Sacher in Vienna, Austria.
Rick Steves

Sacher Torte and More Viennese Treats

A taste of high culture

By Rick Steves | March 7, 2024
A woman in a wheelchair outside using a laptop, possibly playing a puzzle or other game, like the Boggle six state capitals search. Image by Prudencio Alvarez
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Puzzle: Boggle Six State Capitals

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 4, 2024
On the Field of Miracles, Pisa's Baptistery is Italy's biggest, with interior ambience, a hexagonal pulpit, and impressive acoustics. For Rick Steves article on Pisa and Lucca in Italy
Rick Steves

Pisa and Lucca in Italy

Tuscany’s day-trip darlings

By Rick Steves | February 27, 2024
Billy Dee Williams's book cover, "What Have We Here?"
Books

Billy Dee Williams

More than a charming space pirate

By Nick Thomas | February 26, 2024

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