Contributors

Norfolk Virginia sign reading "Welcome to Norfolk, Virginia"
Annie Tobey

Pay a Visit to Norfolk This Winter

Surf, turf, and culture!

By Annie Tobey | November 24, 2023
In this piece of Montenegro, Kotor's zigzagging town wall rewards climbers with a spectacular view of the city, water, and mountains. CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

The Unpolished Beauty of Montenegro

‘Grittier, raw, and a bit exotic’

By Rick Steves | November 22, 2023
A sad corgi, for an article that pets grieve too. Image by Irina Mescheryakova
Cathy M Rosenthal

Pets Grieve, Too

Experiencing the loss of a companion

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | November 20, 2023
Granddad and granddaughter playing a game on a laptop, like the Jumble for Kids and Adults: Mosquitoes and Fans
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Mosquitoes and Fans

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 20, 2023
Belgian beer bottles and beer in glasses at 't Brugs Beertje in Bruges, Belgium
Rick Steves

Exploring Belgian Beers at ’t Brugs Beertje

Bruges brews lift a weary traveler’s spirits

By Rick Steves | November 14, 2023
A happy man looking at a computer tablet, maybe even doing some puzzles and games on his device
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: Country Capitals

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 13, 2023
Picturesque Rothenburg, with its pastel buildings, uniform rooflines, and flower boxes, is also famous for its unique people. These quirky, lovable people give the small German town its rich meaning. Rick Steves shares a few of his favorite Rothenburg characters.
Rick Steves

Beyond the Surface of Rothenburg, Germany

Small-town charm alongside quirky, lovable people

By Rick Steves | November 7, 2023
A Yorkie sitting on RV steps, by Guy Sagi. free RV camping with your dog.
Greg Schwem

Free, Alcohol-Infused RV Camping for You and Your Dog

Greg Schwem: ‘My dog would like a bottle of your finest bourbon’

By Greg Schwem | November 6, 2023
granddad and grandson on a laptop, perhaps playing a puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles for Kids and Adults: Two Scores!

Two scrambled word games

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 6, 2023
MONOPOLY: Richmond Edition
Annie Tobey

MONOPOLY: Richmond Edition

Two dozen iconic sites replace the board game’s traditional squares

By Annie Tobey | October 30, 2023

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