Germany, Germany, Germany!

Our Danube River cruise began in Hungary, took us to Slovakia and Austria, and ended with visits to three remarkable … More

Sailing Through Austria

The very best part of river cruising is the scenery along the way and the thrill of drawing near a … More

These are the rooftops of Cesky Krumlov, a captivating little medieval village in the Czech Republic. You enter through the … More

I’d never been to France before our Rhine River cruise, and if Strasbourg is any indication, I believe I’ll need … More

A ruined castle intrigues me. History can tell us when it was built, how it was used, and by what … More

Our third day of sailing the Rhine was one of my favorites! What’s not to love about Marksburg Castle, an … More

We were busy, busy, busy in Cologne – the largest city on the Rhine! The second day of our river … More

The Viking Lofn cast-off at 11:30 PM, leaving Amsterdam for our first port in Kinderdijk, home to 19 remarkable windmills … More

When we left for our tour of Italy, I knew I’d fall in love with Venice, and I was sure … More

Venice is old and decaying, has major pollution problems, is prone to flooding and is crowded with tourists brought in … More