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Strasbourg’s Petite France quarter was once slated for redevelopment – but was saved by a progressive French minister of culture in the 1970s, much to the delight of locals and tourists alike. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Strasbourg, France

City of bicultural streets

March 10, 2026
Two adults looking at a laptop. Image by Monkey Business Images.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Musical BrainBusters: Find the Instruments

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 9, 2026
Transport yourself to the southwest coast of Ireland, with tastes of old Irish civilization alongside contemporary charm and towns that are “just plain cute.” With colorful houses, clean streets, and overflowing flowerboxes (and pubs), Kinsale is a worthy winner of Ireland’s Tidy Towns contest. CREDIT: Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

The Southwest Coast of Ireland

The tidy towns of Kinsale, Kenmare & Dingle

By Rick Steves | March 3, 2026
A grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop, as if even playing the Jumble puzzle game with felines and eagles.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Aging and Golfing

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 2, 2026
European universities: The painted ceiling of King João’s Library at Portugal’s University of Coimbra is an example of the Baroque illusion technique called trompe l’oeil. CREDIT: Dominic Arizonia Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

European Universities

Thought-provoking sights at great universities

By Rick Steves | February 24, 2026
Couple on laptop, possible playing puzzles like Boggle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Bowling Terms

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 23, 2026
A pickleball paddle and ball, with a globe image on the ball, for becoming a pickleball politician. Robert Hills
Greg Schwem

A Pickleball Politician

‘I play pickleball. Now I want to be your next senator’

By Greg Schwem | February 18, 2026
The island of Hydra Hydra has no real roads, no cars, and no bicycles – so things are transported by donkeys. CREDIT: Addie Mannan, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

The Laidback Island of Hydra

Car-free and care-free

By Rick Steves | February 17, 2026
Grandmother and grandson on a laptop, possibly doing a puzzle, like Jumble puzzles.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Presidents and Cubs

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 16, 2026
Five distilleries present Virginia spirits in Paris, France. Image courtesy of Virginia Spirits Board.
Annie Tobey

Virginia Spirits in Paris, France

Plus an international version of the Virginia Cocktail Games

By Annie Tobey | February 12, 2026

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