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Hawaiian pizza at The Grille at Magnolia Greene, Moseley, Virginia
Food Finds

The Grille at Magnolia Greene

Meet me at my club

By Steve Cook | July 21, 2022
Hagia Sophia, in Istanbul, for centuries the grandest place of worship in all of Europe.. Travel writer Rick Steves takes us strolling through Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city and packed with history, tradition, and culture.
Rick Steves

Strolling Through Istanbul

The resilient charm of a traditional culture

By Rick Steves | July 20, 2022
Nachos at Dane's Great Dogs in Cumberland County, Virginia
Food Finds

Have It Your Way at Dane’s Great Dogs

Casual food in Cumberland County Courthouse

By Steve Cook | July 14, 2022
Herr Jung leads a group through Bacharach, Germany. Travel writer Rick Steves tells of a visit to Bacharach, where schoolteacher Herr Jung shared somber memories of the war years and the Nazis.
Rick Steves

Lessons from a Schoolmaster in Bacharach

Herr Jung shared his somber, thought-provoking memories

By Rick Steves | July 13, 2022
Black child and adult playing puzzle game for Jumble puzzles. Photo by Chayantorn Tongmorn, Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Basketballs and Books

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 11, 2022
Natural landscaped hillside and fountain at Seven Springs Resort in Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania.
Annie Tobey

Outdoor Connections in Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania

A mountain destination for playing and staying

By Annie Tobey | July 11, 2022
Supper Club Market, Richmond, VA cover image from Facebook
Food Finds

Supper Club Market

Richmond’s new gourmet to go

By Steve Cook | July 7, 2022
Man sitting on sofa with paper and laptop, possibly doing a puzzle. Image by volodymyr melnyk dreamstime. Last used for Boggle water words on March 10 2025
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

This Boggle Is for the Birds

How many words can YOU find? Or, How many BIRDS can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 4, 2022
platter of fried chicken - photo by Msphotographic, Dreamstime. Make a landing at King’s Korner restaurant at Chesterfield County Airport, for chicken and barbecue, buffets and brunches, and airplanes.
Food Finds

When Your Appetite Is Soaring, Make a Landing at King’s Korner

Not your average airport restaurant

By Steve Cook | June 30, 2022
Siamese cat Linqong Dreamstime. Dealing with unfriendly felines, travel options for moving with pets, and a great way to pad floors for “skiddish” pets, in "My Pet World."
Cathy M Rosenthal

What to Do with Unfriendly Felines

Plus moving with pets and padding floors for “skiddish” pets

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | June 29, 2022

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