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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
man on tablet, maybe finding the Boggle hidden countries. Prostockstudio
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: Hidden Countries

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 30, 2023
Three popular breakfast menu items at Maple Street Biscuit Company: Squawking Goat (bottom left), Bam! Yo-Yo (top), and Five & Dime. Image by Annie Tobey
Annie Tobey

Take a Drive to Maple Street – Biscuit Company, That Is

For soul-soothing, belly-filling, palate-pleasing Southern breakfast fare

By Annie Tobey | October 26, 2023
From “Skärgården” – literally “garden of skerries,” unforested rocks sticking up from the sea – to larger islands, populated with trees and people, the Stockholm archipelago offers an idyllic land-and-seascape. Travel writer Rick Steves offers suggestions for exploring it.
Rick Steves

Destinations in the Stockholm Archipelago

Making your way through the idyllic collection of islands

By Rick Steves | October 24, 2023
Cover of "Connecticut in the Movies" book, by Illeana Douglas
Nick Thomas

‘Connecticut in the Movies’

Illeana Douglas pens her state’s Hollywood connections

By Nick Thomas | October 23, 2023
An Asian grandmother and her grandson are on a laptop, perhaps playing a puzzle, perhaps the Boomer Jumble puzzles for adults and kids. By Monkey Business Images
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: MIL and flags

The scrambled word game, classic and for kids

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 23, 2023

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