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Which to choose, Oxford or Cambridge? In this photo: Cambridge hosts 31 colleges, all with the same layout: green, monastic-type courtyards surrounded by chapels, libraries, and housing. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Oxford or Cambridge?

If you can only visit one, consider this

By Rick Steves | March 31, 2026
grandma and granddaughter on a laptop, perhaps doing puzzles like the Jumble Classic and for kids. Image by Monkey Business Images
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Word Play and New Stores

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 30, 2026
VMHC_We The People_Title Screen with Couple on Video Display_Courtesy of VMHC
Annie Tobey

‘We the People: The World in Our Commonwealth’

New exhibition at Richmond’s VMHC to honor the US’s 250th

By Annie Tobey | March 26, 2026
One of the Lutherland destinations: A top sight at Wartburg Castle is the humble Luther Room, where Martin Luther hunkered down to translate the New Testament. CREDIT:(Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe).
Rick Steves

Visiting Germany’s Lutherland Destinations

Three places that witnessed transformational moments

By Rick Steves | March 24, 2026
Woman using a tablet. By Mark Adams. Used with Jumble puzzles with oceans and Andes mountain chain and Say Cheese on Boomer magazine online.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Say Cheese!

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 23, 2026
Beyond Glass Country in Sweden: With its stout watchtowers, park-like ramparts, and creaky, drafty interior, the moated Kalmar Castle is the main attraction in the Old World town of Kalmar. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Glass Country in Rural Sweden

Swedish charm beyond Stockholm

By Rick Steves | March 17, 2026
granddad and grandson on a laptop, perhaps playing a puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Honey and Farms

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 16, 2026
Yellowstone Lake view from Stormy Point at Yellowstone National Park - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike! To Yellowstone National Park

A mellow hike at America’s oldest national park

By Nick Thomas | March 11, 2026
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

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