Contributors

a granddaughter and granddad smiling at a laptop monitor, for Jumble puzzles for kids and adults
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Squirrel and Hypnotist

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 31, 2023
family road trip, from Monkey Business Images. For article on snack options for road trips
Greg Schwem

Changing Snack Options for Road Trips

Today’s travelers tote along the kids, the dog … and the jerky

By Greg Schwem | July 28, 2023
Barbecue tray from Gordonsville's BBQ Exchange with onion rings, hush puppies, pork
Food Finds

Barbecue Road Trip in Central Virginia

Beware the Barbecue Triangle

By Steve Cook | July 27, 2023
Champagne cellars in the French city of Reims.
Rick Steves

The Bubbly, Historic French City of Reims

The toast of France’s Champagne country

By Rick Steves | July 25, 2023
The famous clock tower in the Swiss city of Bern, part of the original wall around the city, looms at the head of Marktgasse street. CREDIT: Rick Steves
Rick Steves

Reasons to Enjoy the Swiss City of Bern

Switzerland’s classy yet fun capital

By Rick Steves | July 18, 2023
African American granddad and grandson on a laptop together. From Monkey Business Images. For Jumble for Kids and Adults: Shapes and Riddle puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Shapes and Riddle

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 17, 2023
Just outside Kraków, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is filled with salt sculptures – and tourists. Rich in historic and contemporary gems, Kraków, Poland, is grand but folksy.
Rick Steves

Kraków Is Historic, Intellectual, Cultural, ‘Salty’

The old city in Poland weaves a vibrant cultural tapestry

By Rick Steves | July 11, 2023
senior couple looking at a computer tablet together. For Boggle puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle the Two-Winged, Six-Letter Birds

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 10, 2023
Ingredients for A Berry Good Summer Breakfast Smoothie
Nick Thomas

A Berry Good Summer Breakfast Smoothie

Blending fruits, milk of choice, and a touch of humor

By Nick Thomas | July 7, 2023
Pastries at The Park for food at Sunday brunch.
Food Finds

Sunday Mornin’ … at The Park RVA … Comin’ Down

A generous brunch, nestled among fun and games – with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

By Steve Cook | July 6, 2023

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