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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
man with tablet on sailboat Warrengoldswain. Used for Boggle puzzle, "find the fish" and "fruity Boggle"
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Fruity Version

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 24, 2025
Barrels and crates representing the Yorktown tea party, leading up to the American Revolutionary War in Virginia. Part of the Give Me Liberty exhibition in Richmond
Annie Tobey

The ‘Give Me Liberty’ Exhibition at VMHC

Examining ideals and Virginians in 250 years of American history

By Annie Tobey | March 21, 2025
Toledo’s cathedral, with its vast interior and great collection of art, is one of Europe’s most impressive, reflective of the emphasis of holy Toledo. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Holy Toledo, Spain

The country’s historic, artistic, and spiritual center

By Rick Steves | March 18, 2025
Grandma and two grandkids on a laptop, from Wavebreakmedia. Two Jumble puzzles, with ghostly math: play one with your favorite kid or use it as a warm-up, then tackle the more challenging puzzle.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Food Fun

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 17, 2025
The town of Orvieto sits on its grand stone throne a thousand feet above the valley floor. CREDIT. Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Majesty in Orvieto, Italy

What an Italian hill town should be

By Rick Steves | March 11, 2025
Man sitting on sofa with paper and laptop, possibly doing a puzzle. Image by volodymyr melnyk dreamstime. Last used for Boggle water words on March 10 2025
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Water Words

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 10, 2025
The main square in Split, Croatia, was once the vestibule of Diocletian's grand Roman palace. (Addie Mannan, Rick Steves' Europe) Take some time to explore Split on the Croatian Coast, a vibrant, bustling city with intriguing remnants of its ancient roots.
Rick Steves

Split on the Croatian Coast

Modern life in the hallways of Diocletian

By Rick Steves | March 4, 2025
A grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop, possibly doing puzzles or browsing the internet. Photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Used 2/10/22 and 3/3/25 for anglers and stairs
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Anglers and Stairs

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 3, 2025

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