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In Rick Steves’ Europe, the travel writer and broadcaster takes us to Vernazza in Italy’s Riviera, the “humble queen” and jewel of Cinque Terre.
Rick Steves

Vernazza in Italy’s Riviera

The humble queen of Cinque Terre

By Rick Steves | June 28, 2022
three generations tablet puzzle Syda Productions Dreamstime. For Jumble puzzles for Kids and Adults: Twins and Games
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Twins and Games

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 27, 2022
retro motel pool sign photo by Iofoto Dreamstime. Writer Phil Perkins shares teenage memories of a family trip when he was 16 – a nostalgic tale that speaks to memories in us all.
From Our Readers

That Moment in Time

Teenage memories of Daytona Beach and Dad’s Bonneville convertible

By Phil Perkins | June 24, 2022
back of the bar taps. We look at 101 Crafthouse/USA Growler in Midlothian, VA, serving up a diversity of craft beer alongside pizza and other bar food options.
Food Finds

101 Crafthouse in Midlothian, VA

Serving up beer, pizzas, and passion

By Steve Cook | June 23, 2022
A winding path in Switzerland's Berner Oberland region. For article, Travel to the Swiss Alps in Search of Edelweiss
Rick Steves

Travel to the Swiss Alps in Search of Edelweiss

The pursuit is as glorious as the goal

By Rick Steves | June 21, 2022
Leeloo at work with his dad, for Take Your Dog to Work Day
Humor

Jest A Moment: Take Your Dog to Work

Making sure these coworkers pull their weight

By Nick Thomas | June 20, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter laptop maybe working on a puzzle - photo by monkey business images, dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Countries

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 20, 2022
Mezze platter. At Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon, the mission, to advocate for and employ people with disabilities, is just as good as the Mediterranean food.
Food Finds

Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon

Keeping the Vibe alive in Stratford Hills in Richmond

By Steve Cook | June 16, 2022
Screenshot from film of soldier watching as Richmond, Virginia, burns at the end of the Civil War. The American Civil War Museum film “A People’s Contest: America’s Civil War & Emancipation” uses state-of-the-art technology to cover the war.
Annie Tobey

‘A People’s Contest’ Film Debuts at the American Civil War Museum

New state-of-the-art film joins museum exhibits and two in-depth web ‘exhibits’

By Annie Tobey | June 15, 2022
Rick Steves’ Europe takes us to two classic slices of romantic Italy: Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri, with a peek into the Blue Grotto.
Rick Steves

Romantic Italy: Amalfi Coast and the Island of Capri

Rick Steves takes the reader along the Italian coast and into the Blue Grotto

By Rick Steves | June 14, 2022

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