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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
This hidden Croatian gem, Plitvice Lakes National Park, a lush land of unique geology and lacy waterfalls, should be on your bucket list. Plitvice became Croatia's first national park in 1949, and it continues to dazzle visitors today with its accessible walkways and otherworldly vistas.
Rick Steves

Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

Misty waterfalls, lush forests, pristine pathways

By Rick Steves | August 15, 2023
From the 1939 short, 'Auto Antics.' Sidney Kibrick is second from right. Provided by publcist for the Hollywood Museum
Nick Thomas

Sidney Kibrick Remembers ‘Our Gang’

An original cast member on the 1930s TV show

By Nick Thomas | August 14, 2023
grandparents and granddaughter together looking at a laptop. Image by Rmarmion. For Jumble puzzles for kids and adults, with roosters and cave crafters
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Cave Crafters and Roosters

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 14, 2023
Benjamin Mays Historical Preservation Site, part of the Old 96 District in South Carolina
Martha Steger

South Carolina’s ‘Old 96 District’

The off-the-beaten-path destination checks lots of boxes

By Martha Steger | August 9, 2023
Geiranger fjord Norway Andreyi Armiagov. For Rick Steves' article on Norway in a Nutshell
Rick Steves

Norway in a Nutshell

The country’s rich, scenic fjord country

By Rick Steves | August 8, 2023

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