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African American granddad and grandson on a laptop together. From Monkey Business Images. For Jumble for Kids and Adults: Shapes and Riddle puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Take a Detour

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 27, 2026
Take a nap! Man taking a power nap on a park bench. Nanditha Rao
Greg Schwem

Take a Nap, U.S.!

This country is in dire need of a nap

By Greg Schwem | April 24, 2026
Budapest’s Széchenyi Baths has stunning outdoor facilities — and hosts locals of all shapes and sizes squeezed into tiny swimsuits. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.. Take a dip in the spas of Europe, for an enjoyable time, warm acceptance, and a great story to tell. Travel pro Rick Steves transports us there.
Rick Steves

Naked and Free in the Spas of Europe

Not sexy, just a chance to enjoy the moment

By Rick Steves | April 21, 2026
woman on tablet Yuri Arcurs. For Boggle bugs puzzle and Boggle country challenge
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle Country Challenge

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 20, 2026
In the Romanian countryside: Whether being tended to by locals, dotting the countryside, or piled onto horse-drawn carts, you’ll find haystacks all over the Romanian region of Maramureș. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

The Romanian Countryside

Finding serendipity, history, and tradition

By Rick Steves | April 14, 2026
Granddad with two grandkids, together using a laptop, perhaps even doing a Jumble Kids puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Clock and a Witch

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 13, 2026
Suspicious man peeking through Venetian blinds. Is that a bad person he sees? Image by Suzanne Tucker
Greg Schwem

Who’s a Bad Person?

If you’re a good person, you’re probably very close to a bad one

By Greg Schwem | April 10, 2026
Hill Town-Hopping in Andalucía: Ronda’s breathtaking perch above a deep gorge is visually dramatic today — but was practical and vital when it was built. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Hill Town-Hopping in Andalucía

Delve into the region’s interior for an authentic experience

By Rick Steves | April 7, 2026
Couple on a laptop at home, possibly playing a puzzle like Boggle BrainBusters
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

A Capital Boggle BrainBuster

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 6, 2026
Which to choose, Oxford or Cambridge? In this photo: Cambridge hosts 31 colleges, all with the same layout: green, monastic-type courtyards surrounded by chapels, libraries, and housing. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Oxford or Cambridge?

If you can only visit one, consider this

By Rick Steves | March 31, 2026

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