Contributors

A man talking on his mobile phone on a subway car, risking an overheard conversation. Image by Tatsiana Yatsevich
Greg Schwem

Conversations Overheard in Public

Should the ‘quiet car’ really be that silent?

By Greg Schwem | August 9, 2024
From the Cannon Mountain tram in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire. Image by Jiawangkun
From Our Readers

New Hampshire’s Cannon Mountain as Therapy

Hiking My Way Through Grief, Personal Terror

By Martha Steger | August 7, 2024
A little girl and her granddad looking at a computer screen, perhaps even doing a puzzle like this week's Jumble puzzles with skunks and a race
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Skunks and a Race

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 5, 2024
A drive along the Ring of Kerry presents classic views of the Irish countryside. (Pat O'Connor, Rick Steves' Europe)
Rick Steves

Ireland’s Entertaining Ring of Kerry

Fascinating circular forts and more ancient sights and everlasting beauty

By Rick Steves | July 30, 2024
Middle-age man staring intently at a tablet. By Kadettmann. Boggle BrainBusters: Country Search
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Country Search

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 29, 2024
Rocky Mountain National Park: Sunrise at Sprague Lake. Photo by Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Rocky Mountain National Park

Tips for taking in the natural Colorado beauty, wildlife, and outdoor recreation

By Nick Thomas | July 24, 2024
Budapest’s thermal baths are a fun and relaxing cultural experience – BYO swimsuit and towel. CREDIT: (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe).
Rick Steves

Budapest’s Thermal Baths

Soaking in opulence

By Rick Steves | July 23, 2024
Granddad and two grandkids having fun on a laptop computer. Perhaps doing puzzles like the Jumble Puzzles: Who Needs a Doc?
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Who Needs a Doc?

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 22, 2024
Miscellany Greek food items, from kebabs and spinach or cheese pies to dolmades, pita slices, olives, gyro, and more. Used with What's Booming, May 30 to June 6 and with tribute to Stella Dikos
Annie Tobey

Tributes to Stella

Honoring a Richmond legend

By Annie Tobey | July 18, 2024
Hallstatt, in Austria’s Lake District, is ideal for wandering, boating, and relaxing. CREDIT: (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe).
Rick Steves

Hallstatt: A Postcard-Pretty, Lake-Cuddling Town

Scenic wonder in a small Austrian mountain town

By Rick Steves | July 16, 2024

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