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Rick Steves and crew with Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Travel writer Rick Steves offers tips for appreciating great art, based on his travels and public TV miniseries, "Rick Steves Art of Europe."
Arts & Entertainment

Tips for Appreciating Great Art on Your Travels

There is so much more than meets the eye

By Rick Steves | December 13, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop possibly doing online puzzles. photo by Wavebreakmedia Dreamstime. For Jumble fun and games puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Guesses and Goats

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 12, 2022
Traveling to view the art of Europe in its context provides a rich appreciation for art history and the artists' inspiration and genius.
Rick Steves

Traveling to Appreciate the Great Art of Europe

A transformative experience

By Rick Steves | December 6, 2022
DNA truth is shocking
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle: Tiptoe Through the Flowers

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 5, 2022
Cartoon of a woman using an electric flyswatter but hitting a person holding a turkey, while the dog looks on eagerly, waiting for the turkey to drop. Electric flyswatters are all the buzz for gift-giving. Writer Nick Thomas provides a tongue-in-cheek look at the gizmos, with firsthand experience to support his recommendations.
Humor

Electric Flyswatters Make Stunning Gifts

Pull out your holiday list and find your frenemies

By Nick Thomas | December 2, 2022
Sticky Rice sushi and Tater Tots together on a platter
Food Finds

Lots of Tots at Sticky Rice

A surprising food pairing at this Fan favorite restaurant

By Steve Cook | December 1, 2022
Granddad and grandson working on a computer, perhaps for a Jumble Puzzles
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Billboards and Batters

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 28, 2022
A basket of tater tots with a container of ketchup. Image by Msphotographic.
Greg Schwem

The World’s Most Perfect Food

Tater Tots takes the gold

By Greg Schwem | November 24, 2022
Edinburgh castle on a dreary, overcast day. With a colorful and sometimes grimy history, Edinburgh, Scotland, offers a rich look at the passage of Scottish time. Travel writer Rick Steves guides readers through the historic castle and capital city, with tips on must-sees and must-dos on a visit.
Rick Steves

Edinburgh Packs a Cultural Punch

From the castle to the whisky, the Scottish capital is worth a visit

By Rick Steves | November 22, 2022
black woman on laptop doing puzzle photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For Boggle metal mania puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: African Countries

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 21, 2022

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