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The vineyards along the Alsace Route du Vin grow familiar grapes such as riesling and pinot gris – but the wine they produce is uniquely Alsatian. An example of the flavors in Alsace
Rick Steves

German and French Flavors in Alsace

Spätzle and foie gras, Gewürztraminer and Riesling, Protestant and Catholic

By Rick Steves | April 15, 2025
grandparents with twin girls outside in a park, looking at a laptop together, perhaps doing a puzzle like the Jumble cookies puzzle for kids
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Cows and Shore Birds

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 14, 2025
A big breakfast of eggs, link sausage, toast with jelly, and waffles. For article on dining alone at breakfast. Image by Joshua Resnick
Greg Schwem

Dining Alone at Breakfast

‘When it comes to breakfast, I’d prefer a table for one’

By Greg Schwem | April 11, 2025
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s best-preserved walled town, is the king of medieval cuteness. CREDIT: (Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe).
Rick Steves

Medieval Charm in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Germany’s popular walled town retains its historic nature

By Rick Steves | April 8, 2025
A couple looking at a tablet, at home on their sofa. For use with Boggle find the mammals puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Consonant Countries

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 7, 2025
Portland Head Light, among the popular Maine lighthouses - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

My Favorite Maine Lighthouses

Take a Hike! With Nick Thomas along the New England coast

By Nick Thomas | April 4, 2025
A big, grassy park edges the Royal Crescent, which contains some of England’s finest Georgian homes, evoking the wealth and gentility of Bath’s 18th-century glory days. Also visit the Roman Baths to explore the city's ancient history.
Rick Steves

Roman Baths, Aristocracy, and Modern Relaxation

The beauty of Bath, the gem of Georgian England

By Rick Steves | April 1, 2025
granddad and grandkid together on a laptop. Image by Fizkes. For article this week's puzzle: Jumble food fun classic and Jumble tennis tot for kids and Jumble puzzles Q&A
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles Q&A

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 31, 2025
Ikea assembly instructions page, with hammer, screwdriver, hex key, and a leftover bolt.
Greg Schwem

‘The Leftover Bolt Theory’

Why is there always that one?

By Greg Schwem | March 28, 2025
Bruges’ dreamy canal was essential to its early history as a trading center. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe. Tourists can find numerous sensory pleasures in Bruges - chocolate, beer, fries, art and more
Rick Steves

Sensory Pleasures in Bruges

Beer, chocolate, fries, and art

By Rick Steves | March 25, 2025

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