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Of the two villas in Tivoli: After the fall of the Roman Empire, Hadrian's Villa was plundered. Now, most of its original art and material is scattered across Europe. (Addie Mannan, Rick Steves' Europe)
Rick Steves

Get Away to Tivoli

For 2,000 years, Rome’s great escape

By Rick Steves | January 27, 2026
couple on laptop - daria filimonova
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Furniture

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 26, 2026
Rising like an iceberg from the sea, the Opera House in Oslo, Norway, is one of many ways the city has revitalized its waterfront. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Oslo, Norway

Where nature, history, and culture mix it up

By Rick Steves | January 20, 2026
Grandparents and granddaughters on a laptop, perhaps playing the Jumble puzzles with a cat and a game
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: A Cat and a Game

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 19, 2026
Local Greek tavernas are often humble at first glance. But after a few laughs and a few drinks, you realize how rich they are in heritage, character, and charm. (Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe)
Rick Steves

The Local Taverna in Greece

A joyful demonstration of Greek culture and people

By Rick Steves | January 13, 2026
Woman on a laptop, by ammentorp, perhaps playing a Boggle like the one chasing countries
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Chasing Countries

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 12, 2026
Mushroom Coffee, illustrating interesting health trends. By Oleksandra Naumenko
Greg Schwem

Health Trends That Make You Say ‘Huh?’

More kava root, A2 and sea moss, please

By Greg Schwem | January 9, 2026
St. Bavo’s Cathedral in picturesque Ghent houses the pearl of Flemish painting – the gigantic Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, which is perhaps the most stolen painting in existence. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Picturesque Ghent

A walk through the historic Belgian city

By Rick Steves | January 6, 2026
Grandparents and granddaughter on a computer, perhaps doing a puzzle like the Jumble with a cow and magician
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Cow and Magician

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 5, 2026
Poland’s last king built huge, idyllic Łazienki Park as a summer residence and place for his citizens to relax – and today, Poles still come to this spot in resilient Warsaw to do just that. CREDIT: Addie Mannan, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Resilient Warsaw

A comeback spirit carved by a harsh history

By Rick Steves | December 30, 2025

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