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An Asian grandmother and her grandson are on a laptop, perhaps playing a puzzle, perhaps the Boomer Jumble puzzles for adults and kids. By Monkey Business Images
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: MIL and flags

The scrambled word game, classic and for kids

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 23, 2023
Enjoy a sunset stroll along Vernazza's breakwater at dusk when colors deepen and glow. Part of the beautiful finds in Cinque Terre.
Rick Steves

Five Flavors of Italy in the Cinque Terre

A laidback, colorful alternative to the French Riviera

By Rick Steves | October 17, 2023
An Asian man on his electronic tablet
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

A Fruity Boggle Puzzle

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 16, 2023
Coffee drink with whipped cream and muffin, from The Dancing Turtle in Hatteras Island, NC
Food Finds

Wasting Away at the Dancing Turtle

A Hatteras Island spot where ‘nothing’ at home

By Steve Cook | October 12, 2023
grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop, by Igor Mojzes. Used with Jumble puzzles for kids and adults, inc. one with "kitty love"
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzle: Riddle and Kitty Love

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 9, 2023
Budapest ruin pub: The eclectic “ruin pub” scene in Budapest usually spills out of the bars and into courtyards. CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Budapest Ruin Pubs

Enjoying the Bohemian vibe

By Rick Steves | October 3, 2023
man using tablet Hongzi Zhang. Used with Boomer puzzles: Boggle with European capitals
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: European Capitals

How many European capital cities can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 2, 2023
Barry Bostwick, center, at a Rocky Horror Picture Show special screening
Nick Thomas

Barry Bostwick Wants You to Do the Time Warp

Reliving ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

By Nick Thomas | October 2, 2023
Paul Newman's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Image by Alexey Novikov. While humorist Greg Schwem is not a fan of celebrity products, he makes an exception for Newman’s Own – if only to keep the memory of Paul Newman relevant.
Greg Schwem

Keeping Paul Newman’s Name Alive

If only on store shelves

By Greg Schwem | September 29, 2023
Parisian market streets: Parisians make several stops in their grocery routine—at the fromagerie for cheese, the charcuterie (or boucher) for meats, and the boulangerie for freshly baked bread. CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Parisian Market Streets

Bringing village charm to the French city

By Rick Steves | September 26, 2023

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