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Statute of Liberty on Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Courtesy of Statue Cruises.
Martha Steger

Save and Sightsee with CityPASS

A time- and money-saving way to see NYC and other U.S. cities

By Martha Steger | December 19, 2023
A granddad and a grandson looking at a laptop, by Fizkes. For Jumble puzzles - two, one for kids and one Classic
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: A Kite and a Church

Two scrambled word games for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 18, 2023
The Grand Bazaar is a unique Istanbul experience. Rick Steves
Rick Steves

The Grand Bazaar in Turkey

Istanbul’s old soul lives on

By Rick Steves | December 12, 2023
woman using a tablet, perhaps to do puzzles like Boggle Puzzle: Find Eight Relatives
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: Find Eight Relatives

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 11, 2023
The humble palloza, a round stone hut with a peaked thatched roof, dates back to Celtic times about 1,500 years ago. In the Spanish hamlet of O Cebreiro, on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, residents lived in pallozas until as recently as the 1960s. CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

‘Hauntingly Beautiful’ Spanish O Cebreiro

Humble hamlet evokes Spain at its rustic best

December 5, 2023
grandparents and child on a laptop, perhaps doing a puzzle like Jumble online. Image by Suprijono Sujarjoto.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Female Author and Soccer Player

Two scrambled word games, for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 4, 2023
Food from Casa Del Barco is Richmond’s newest destination for redefined Mexican cuisine. Entrées such as Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas and Sizzling Fajitas are made with fresh, local ingredients to create an exciting dining experience. They have a list of over 130 tequilas (Central Virginia's largest) that is still growing and pleases the casual spirit sippers to the most seasoned aficionados. there’s a photographer credit, that should be in the photo details. Otherwise, it can be “Courtesy of Richmond Region Tourism.”
Annie Tobey

Recognition for Richmond As a Culinary Destination

‘Essence’ magazine lists RVA among the top 10

By Annie Tobey | November 30, 2023
Stroll through Rome: An early-evening walk in Rome offers culture that you can't find in museums.
Rick Steves

Stroll Through Rome

Experience Italian culture ‘in situ’

By Rick Steves | November 28, 2023
A couple looking at a tablet, at home on their sofa. For use with Boggle find the mammals puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Brainbusters: Find the Mammals

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 27, 2023
Norfolk Virginia sign reading "Welcome to Norfolk, Virginia"
Annie Tobey

Pay a Visit to Norfolk This Winter

Surf, turf, and culture!

By Annie Tobey | November 24, 2023

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