Our Danube River cruise began in Hungary, took us to Slovakia and Austria, and ended with visits to three remarkable … More
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Sailing Through Austria
The very best part of river cruising is the scenery along the way and the thrill of drawing near a … More
Foto Friday #52
These are the rooftops of Cesky Krumlov, a captivating little medieval village in the Czech Republic. You enter through the … More
Beauty on the Rhine Day Five – Strasbourg
I’d never been to France before our Rhine River cruise, and if Strasbourg is any indication, I believe I’ll need … More
Beauty on the Rhine Day Four – Heidelberg & Speyer
A ruined castle intrigues me. History can tell us when it was built, how it was used, and by what … More
Beauty on the Rhine Day Three – Marksburg Castle, Scenic Sailing and Rudesheim
Our third day of sailing the Rhine was one of my favorites! What’s not to love about Marksburg Castle, an … More
Beauty on the Rhine Day Two – Cologne
We were busy, busy, busy in Cologne – the largest city on the Rhine! The second day of our river … More
Beauty on the Rhine – Day One
The Viking Lofn cast-off at 11:30 PM, leaving Amsterdam for our first port in Kinderdijk, home to 19 remarkable windmills … More
Impressions of Italy – Part Five
When we left for our tour of Italy, I knew I’d fall in love with Venice, and I was sure … More
Impressions of Italy – Part Four
Venice is old and decaying, has major pollution problems, is prone to flooding and is crowded with tourists brought in … More