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Traveling through Amsterdam by bike is one of the best ways to appreciate the city’s sights, smells, and overall vibe. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Amsterdam by Bike

The sights, sounds and smells of the sensuous city … on two wheels

By Rick Steves | September 22, 2026
Woman with a tablet, possibly doing a puzzle. Exercise your mind with one of America’s favorite puzzles. Fun and stimulating. This week, find the mammals hiding in the letters. And Boggle the languages
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Languages

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 21, 2026
During Oktoberfest, Munich’s Wies’n grounds host around 15 gigantic tents, all of which operate like pop-up beer halls. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Oktoberfest Is Munich’s Massive Kegger

15 gigantic tents, each like a pop-up beer hall

By Rick Steves | September 21, 2026
King Ludwig II’s fantastical Neuschwanstein Castle is the epitome of 19th-century Romanticism. CREDIT: Rick Steves. Royalty and the ultra-wealthy have second homes fancier and more opulent than other people’s primary homes. European palaces exemplify this extravagance, like Mad King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle, Versailles, and more.
Rick Steves

Neuschwanstein Castle Was a Getaway

Europe’s crazy rich royals and their lavish retreats

By Rick Steves | September 15, 2026
Social media squabbles: cartoon people all look angrily at their phones despite a tame social media message. ChatGPT image
Greg Schwem

Social Media Squabbles

My Facebook ‘friends’ won’t have me to kick around anymore

By Greg Schwem | September 14, 2026
grandparents granddaughter looking together at a laptop, possibly doing a puzzle, sitting on a sofa. Photo by Champaiporn Kitina Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Menu Prices and Bat Cave

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 14, 2026
The central Praça de República in tranquil Tomar is a tempting spot to slow down, nurse a drink at a café, and enjoy the relaxed tempo of local life. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Tranquil Tomar, Portugal

Take a break from the tourist tumult in more traveled Portuguese destinations

By Rick Steves | September 8, 2026
Woman working on a puzzle like Boggle BrainBusters online
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Six-Letter Mammals

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 7, 2026
Unique, simply human Lucca in Italy has no single monumental sight – and perhaps because of this, feels more local than touristy. CREDIT: Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Leisurely Lucca in Italy

The choice of Italian connoisseurs in the historic old town

By Rick Steves | September 1, 2026
grandmom and granddaughter on laptop, maybe doing puzzles. Photo by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Arms and Space

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 31, 2026

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