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grandparents and granddaughter sitting together on a sofa and looking at a laptop, perhaps playing puzzles - like this week's Jumble puzzles with bowling and math
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Letters and Heights

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 10, 2025
Red roses decorate gravestones in a military cemetery near Verdun, one of World War I's deadliest battlefields and the inspiration for Veterans Day.
Rick Steves

Visiting the Inspiration for Veterans Day

Experiencing the gravity of war at Verdun

By Rick Steves | November 4, 2025
Senior man with a cup of coffee at home, on his laptop. Used with Boggle puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Bodies of Water

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 3, 2025
"Buy British" flag in Bath. A look at post-Brexit travel – the 2019 decision hasn’t ruined your trip to the United Kingdom – but it has added some wrinkles. The Abbey Exterior, Bath, UK. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Post-Brexit Travel to the UK

How the 2019 vote may have impacted your trip

By Rick Steves | October 28, 2025
Image of a moving golf club about to hit a golf ball on a tee. Incivility rules at the Ryder Cup 2025
Greg Schwem

Incivility Rules at the 2025 Ryder Cup

‘Europe, your next beer is on me’

By Greg Schwem | October 27, 2025
A granddad and grandson on a tablet, perhaps even playing the Jumble puzzles together. Image by Wavebreakmedia
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Honey and a Giant

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 27, 2025
In Porto, Portugal’s second city, flat-bottom boats called “rabelos” are a frequent sight along the Douro River. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Porto: Portugal’s ‘Second City’

A surprising destination – until you’ve visited there

By Rick Steves | October 21, 2025
Woman on her small laptop computer, perhaps playing a game like Boggle says "Go Fish"! Image by Konstantin Sutyagin
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

The Boggle Puzzle Says, “Go Fish”

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 20, 2025
Inside Endless Caverns in New Market, Virginia, for a relaxing and fun getaway at Endless Caverns Resort. Image by Annie Tobey
Annie Tobey

A ‘Spirited’ Getaway at Endless Caverns and Shenandoah

Caverns, cabins, and Virginia craft spirits

By Annie Tobey | October 16, 2025
Visitors to Uppsala Cathedral will find a different take on the Virgin Mary with this lifelike statue, called “Mary (The Return).” CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe. Uppsala mixes fun and history.
Rick Steves

Uppsala Mixes Fun and History

Where a joyful vibe complements the past

By Rick Steves | October 14, 2025

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