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Mount Vesuvius, a still-active volcano, looms over the ruins of Pompeii. (Orin Dubrow, Rick Steves' Europe)
Rick Steves

Reflecting on Ruin at Vesuvius and Pompeii

Visiting these two classic sites

By Rick Steves | November 26, 2024
Massive slabs of petrified wood in the Crystal Forest at Petrified Forest National Park - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike: Petrified Forest National Park

This unearthly landscape is awaiting your exploration

By Nick Thomas | November 25, 2024
A grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop, as if even playing the Jumble puzzle game with felines and eagles.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Felines and Eagles

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 25, 2024
With its awe-inspiring castle, delightful Old Town of shops and cobbled lanes, beautifully preserved architecture, and easy canoeing options, Český Krumlov has been discovered – but not spoiled – by tourists. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic

You’ll find a fairy-tale town lost in a time warp

By Rick Steves | November 19, 2024
"Grace & Favour" title image, used with article on Joanne Heywood's remembering the show, aka "Are You Being Served? Again"
Nick Thomas

Joanne Heywood Recalls “Are You Being Served? Again!”

A newcomer in the British series revival

By Nick Thomas | November 18, 2024
Mature man and woman looking at a computer screen, perhaps even playing Boggle the Water Mammals
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Water Mammals

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 18, 2024
Pouring orange juice to make mimosas. By Kristen Prahl. Representing one of the common practices to avoid as you age.
Greg Schwem

Practices to Purge As You Age

Three things that humorist Greg Schwem has learned to avoid

By Greg Schwem | November 13, 2024
Frederiksborg Castle, the famous Danish Castle in Hilleroed in the Danish countryside. Image by Kurt Nielsen
Rick Steves

Delights in the Danish Countryside

From Viking ships to fairy tales in Denmark

By Rick Steves | November 12, 2024
Granddad with two grandkids, together using a laptop, perhaps even doing a Jumble Kids puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Ocean Pun and Bakery Math

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 11, 2024
The vibrant, artsy town of Volterra, in northern Tuscany, was an important trading center for the ancient Etruscan people. CREDIT: Addie Mannan, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Two Sides of Northern Tuscany

Volterra and San Gimignano, authentic and touristy

By Rick Steves | November 5, 2024

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