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The European Union functions as one big market, much to the delight of small businesses like this gelateria in Lucca, Italy. Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe. Presented with his article on how the EU works.
History

European Union 102

How the EU works and why it matters

By Rick Steves | July 1, 2025
Grandmother with young adult grandson at a computer, possibly doing a puzzle or game like the Find the Furniture Boggle BrainBuster. By Monkey Business Images.
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 | June 30, 2025
The flag of the European Union. 75 years ago, the European Union was founded as a peace project. It’s still succeeding as one today. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe. For a history of the European Union
History

European Union 101

The history of the EU

By Rick Steves | June 25, 2025
grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop possibly doing online puzzles. photo by Wavebreakmedia Dreamstime. For Jumble fun and games puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Bowling and Mom

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 23, 2025
Family portrait of Gene, Kathleen, and June Lockhart in 1953 - Provided by June Lockhart.
Nick Thomas

June Lockhart Turns 100

The actor on her parents, TV roles, and regrets

By Nick Thomas | June 20, 2025
Surrounded by a spectacular Swiss Alps vista, dining atop the nearly 10,000-foot Schilthorn peak is a breathtaking experience. Hiking the Swiss Alps will certainly build up the appetite. (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves' Europe)
Rick Steves

Hiking the Swiss Alps

A natural high with high-altitude thrills and cheese

By Rick Steves | June 17, 2025
A couple looking together at a tablet. Used with Boggle on the fly, June 16, 2025. Image by Bundit Binsuk
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: On the Fly

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 16, 2025
Reims Cathedral's 260-foot-tall towers were added in the 1400s, about 200 years after the church's construction; the spires intended to top them were never installed for lack of money. (Rick Steves, Rick Steves' Europe). In intoxicating Reims, France
Rick Steves

An Intoxicating City: Reims, France

A Healthy Dose of History and Champagne

By Rick Steves | June 10, 2025
grandmom and girl on tablet together - image by Syda Productions (used with Jumble Puzzle: Talking Trees)
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: A Ford F-150 and Trash

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 9, 2025
The Best of Class winners in the inaugural Virginia First Landing Cup spirits competition, 2025. Image by Todd Wright.
Annie Tobey

Winning Spirits in Virginia’s Inaugural First Landing Cup

Top distillers and products claim the spotlight

By Annie Tobey | June 5, 2025

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