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The island of Hydra Hydra has no real roads, no cars, and no bicycles – so things are transported by donkeys. CREDIT: Addie Mannan, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

The Laidback Island of Hydra

Car-free and care-free

By Rick Steves | February 17, 2026
Grandmother and grandson on a laptop, possibly doing a puzzle, like Jumble puzzles.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Presidents and Cubs

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 16, 2026
Five distilleries present Virginia spirits in Paris, France. Image courtesy of Virginia Spirits Board.
Annie Tobey

Virginia Spirits in Paris, France

Plus an international version of the Virginia Cocktail Games

By Annie Tobey | February 12, 2026
If you haven’t already fallen in love with the majestic Matterhorn and the town of Zermatt, travel pro Rick Steves explains why you should.
Rick Steves

The Majestic Matterhorn and Zermatt

Falling in love with this iconic mountain

By Rick Steves | February 10, 2026
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find Seven States

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 9, 2026
Along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, a dramatic stained-glass window at St. Giles’ Cathedral depicts John Knox in the middle of one of his many fiery sermons. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

The Royal Mile in Edinburgh

A stroll through the historic old town

By Rick Steves | February 3, 2026
Pancakes using up butter and milk for Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Day.
Humor

Winter Storms Meet Shrove Tuesday

When using up dairy and fats goes beyond devotion

By Martha Steger | February 2, 2026
a granddaughter and granddad smiling at a laptop monitor, for Jumble puzzles for kids and adults and Jumble puzzles with a December anniversary
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: December Anniversary

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 2, 2026
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

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