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Helsinki’s Suomenlinna Fortress – built by the Swedes in the 1700s as a bulwark against Russia’s rising power in the Baltic – is today a popular park sprinkled with picnic spots, footpaths, and old fortifications. Used with “Helsinki and Tallinn: Pearls of the Baltic.” CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Helsinki and Tallinn

Pearls of the Baltic, soul sisters across the Gulf of Finland

By Rick Steves | June 4, 2024
Paula Poundstone 3rd cd cover. Image provided by publicist, photo credit Michael Schwartz
Humor

Paula Poundstone Goes Beyond the Bits

The comedian loves to work an audience

By Nick Thomas | June 3, 2024
A senior man on a laptop outside, possibly doing a puzzle, like the Boggle the Birdies word search puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle the Birdies Puzzle

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 3, 2024
Time to revisit Athens! In the “rickety-chic” Psyrri neighborhood of Athens, you’ll find slick outdoor restaurants next to vibrant street art. CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Time to Revisit Athens

The ancient city is on the rise, in Exarchia, Psyrri, the Central Market, and more

By Rick Steves | May 29, 2024
a granddad and his grandchild looking at a laptop, possibly doing puzzles online Prostockstudio
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Running and the Law

Two puzzles – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 28, 2024
front view of a German wirehaired pointer lying down. Image by jarihin. Used with article on the importance of dog training and Cathy M. Rosenthal's take on Gov. Kristi Noem's decision to kill her 14-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer.
Cathy M Rosenthal

The Importance of Dog Training

Animal behavior issues should be managed with humane solutions

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 22, 2024
Tiny percebes (barnacles) are a local specialty in northwest Spain, including Santiago de Compostela.
Rick Steves

Spain’s Santiago de Compostela

Saints and sustenance: pilgrims, tetilla, percebes, and more

By Rick Steves | May 21, 2024
Woman smiling looking at her tablet, perhaps playing a puzzle like this week's Boggle Find Six States. Image by Lordn7
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find Six States

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 20, 2024
The market in colorful Tangier, Morocco, boasts piles of fruits, veggies, and olives, countless varieties of bread, and nonperishables, like clothing and electronics.
Rick Steves

Colorful Tangier, Morocco

A cultural kaleidoscope just across from southern Spain

By Rick Steves | May 14, 2024
grandmom and girl on tablet together - image by Syda Productions (used with Jumble Puzzle: Talking Trees)
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Talking Tree and Power Plant

Two puzzles – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 13, 2024

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