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Padua's Basilica of St. Anthony is a pilgrimage site.. Padua, Italy is home to the progressive University of Padua, founded in 1222, cultural treasures, religious frescoes by Giotto, and more.
Rick Steves

Padua, Italy: One cannot live on bread alone

Breaking bread and sharing knowledge

By Rick Steves | September 5, 2023
woman in wheelchair on tablet, from Mark Adams. For the Boggle puzzle country hunt.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle Country Hunt

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 4, 2023
Burlington Breakwater Lighthouse Lake Champlain, Vermont, by Alwoodphoto. Visit Vermont in three enjoyable towns: Burlington on Lake Champlain, Manchester, Brattleboro for recreation, shopping, dining, and more.
Martha Steger

Visit Vermont

‘Taste, Place & Grace’

By Martha Steger | August 31, 2023
Cozy little beach houses in the town of Ærøskøbing have been lovingly tended by local families for generations. CREDIT: Rick Steves. Ride along with Rick Steves through the charming Danish Isle of Ærø, past hidden villages, U-shaped farms, windmills, a solar power plant, churches, beaches, prehistoric burial grounds, and more.
Rick Steves

The Charming Danish Isle of Ærø

A ‘hyggelig’ bike ride past history through a thoughtful today

By Rick Steves | August 29, 2023
Granddad and grandson on a laptop, by Monkey Business Images. For Jumble for Kids and Adults puzzle, with "Fired" theme.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: All Fired Up

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 28, 2023
annoyed senior man, credit Clearvista. Greg Scheme ponders contemporary parenting philosophies.
Greg Schwem

I Just Don’t Understand Today’s Parenting Philosophies

Where exactly is the ‘Circle of Trust’ anyway?

By Greg Schwem | August 28, 2023
Magnolia Restaurant’s vegetarian plate is a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Don’t miss the fried green tomatoes. Photo by Peggy Sijswerda, for the Foodie Adventure in Charleston.
Food Finds

Foodie Adventure in Charleston, SC

Discover why this Lowcountry destination is a top spot for visitors

By Peggy Sijswerda | August 23, 2023
The old Swiss resort town of Interlaken is the gateway to the Berner Oberland, with its soaring alpine peaks (from left), the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. CREDIT: Rick Steves. Article bemoaning climate-caused changes at Interlaken and the Swiss Alps
Rick Steves

Changes at Interlaken and the Swiss Alps

Recalling old friends, human and of the Earth

By Rick Steves | August 22, 2023
woman sitting outside looking at a tablet, perhaps doing a puzzle like Boggle's Find 7 States
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find 7 States

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 21, 2023
3 parrot friends, image by Vividpixels, for article on parrots making video calls and friends
Cathy M Rosenthal

Parrots Making Video Calls and Friends

Plus abused pets and wild feathered friends

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | August 18, 2023

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