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Coffee beans and a latte, representing Great American coffee shops
Food Finds

Grounds For Discourse at Great American Coffee Shops

Caffeine spots worth going out of your way for

By Steve Cook | October 16, 2026
Swan River trail is a beautiful place to take a hike in Bigfork, Montana
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike in Bigfork, Montana

A quaint town surrounded by nature

October 15, 2026
As you climb the dome of the Reichstag, you circle a cone of mirrors that point down, directing your vision toward where legislators gather. It’s one way to climb to the top in Europe, especially for the meaningful perspectives. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Climb to the Top in Europe

Memorable manmade views and a broader perspective

By Rick Steves | October 13, 2026
Grandparents and a grandson laughing as they are playing a game on a tablet, like the humorous Jumble puzzles with a songwriter and twins or "vintage fetch"
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Vintage Fetch

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 12, 2026
The Vasa sank just minutes into her maiden voyage … and now is the centerpiece of an outstanding maritime museum in Stockholm, one among several fascinating Scandinavian maritime museums. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Scandinavian Maritime Museums

Seeing seafaring Scandinavia through these great museums

By Rick Steves | October 6, 2026
Man on a laptop. Image by Monkey Business Images. Used with Boggle puzzle of words starting and ending with E and find 7 states
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find 7 States

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 5, 2026
Acapulco Gold sandwich at Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs. Credit: Cheba Hut
Food Finds

Cheba Hut ‘Toasted’ Subs Expands Its Stash

Check this joint out, with Boomer Bites

By Steve Cook | October 1, 2026
The snowy volcanic slopes of Mount Hasan’s double peaks rule the horizon of Cappadocia, keeping watch over Güzelyurt in Turkey. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Güzelyurt in Turkey

A ‘beautiful land’ of quiet satisfaction

By Rick Steves | September 29, 2026
grandparents grandkids looking at a computer tablet, possibly playing a word puzzle like Jumble Wave Break Media Ltd Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Spooky Tennis Champ

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 28, 2026
Abingdon, Virginia mountains
Annie Tobey

Abingdon: 5 Southwest VA Outdoor Treasures

Make the most of your mountain exploration from an Abingdon home base

By Annie Tobey | September 24, 2026

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