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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
To find an Irish music session in a pub, wander a town and follow your ear. Follow the Irish love of music.
Rick Steves

Where to Catch the Irish Love of Music

The cultural traditions, instruments, and spirit hit all the right notes

By Rick Steves | July 4, 2023
grandparents with their granddaughter looking at a computer monitor and smiling, by Noam Armonn. For Jumble puzzle with an ice rink.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Ice Rink and Tourists

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 3, 2023
Shake Shack Richmond malted chocolate shake, cheeseburger, and fries. From Steve Cook
Food Finds

Shake Shack Richmond

Is it all that it’s shacked up to be?

By Steve Cook | June 29, 2023
Ronda's New Bridge massively connects the old town with the new town. Spanish Ronda, birthplace of bullfighting, sits beside a massive gorge. Enjoy colorful history and must-see stops.
Rick Steves

Gorge-ous Ronda

Quintessentially Spanish

By Rick Steves | June 27, 2023

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