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Buoyant Bratislava, Old Town Walk Eurovea
Rick Steves

Buoyant Bratislava

The comeback kid of European capitals

By Rick Steves | April 2, 2024
Amsterdam Centraal train station is the starting point for any Amsterdam adventure: history, famous art, or mayonnaise-slathered fries. An appropriate starting place for exploring eclectic Amsterdam
Rick Steves

Eclectic Amsterdam

Choose your own adventure

By Rick Steves | March 26, 2024
Former TCM host Robert Osborne and Diane Baker at the 2010 TCM Classic Film Festival - Provided by TCM, Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda.
Nick Thomas

Diane Baker Remembers TCM host Robert Osborne

A look at both actors from Nick Thomas of Tinseltown Talks

By Nick Thomas | March 25, 2024
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

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