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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
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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
The Greek theater in Taormina. Travel writer Rick Steves offers snapshots of the Greek island of Sicily – Mount Etna, Catania, Palermo, Cefalù – and its gruff, charming appreciation for life and Vespas.
Rick Steves

Sicily: Snapshots of the Greek Island

Oozing with energy and life

By Rick Steves | November 15, 2022
Beers from Selvedge Brewing, via Facebook page. Josh Skinner, the new brewer at Selvedge Brewing in Charlottesville, brings experience, knowledge, and craft for better beer and pairings.
Annie Tobey

Selvedge Brewing Reinforces Its Seams

New brewer Josh Skinner enhances quality at the Charlottesville brewpub

By Annie Tobey | November 10, 2022
Sagrada Família, under construction since 1883, is the culmination of Antoni Gaudí's wildly creative Modernista style. In Barcelona: The spirit of Catalunya
Rick Steves

Barcelona, Spain

The spirit of Catalunya

By Rick Steves | November 8, 2022
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David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Bugs and Pigs

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 7, 2022
Cakes and other sweets at Krecek Kakes. Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook takes us to two delicious small town dining experiences in Central Virginia: Krecek Kakes in Orange County and Obrigado in Louisa County.
Food Finds

Main (Street) Meals

The charm of small town dining at Krecek Kakes and Obrigado

November 3, 2022
Travel to Olomouc, a charming city with a long heritage, including stinky cheese and unvarnished reminders of communist rule and the plague.
Rick Steves

Olomouc: Stinky Cheese, Communist Roots

Plus a proud, quiet Czech charm

By Rick Steves | November 1, 2022
Nancy Olson, as she was credited, and William Holden publicity still - Paramount Pictures. For article on Nancy Olson Livingston and her autobiography, "A Front Row Seat."
Nick Thomas

Nancy Olson Livingston of 1950’s “Sunset Boulevard”

A front-row seat to entertainment history

By Nick Thomas | November 1, 2022

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