Visit Accessible Germany

Saxony is a popular travel destination in Germany. It is known for its cultural attractions, historic towns and cities, and natural beauty. Saxony is also one of the leading German federal states in terms of its commitment to accessible travel. Read More …

Viking Christmas Markets Cruise A Unique Travel Experience

Toward the end of European river cruise season, cities and towns along the Rhine and Danube take on a colorful holiday spirit.  Winter is just around the corner and even the revolutionary longships of Viking River Cruises will pause operations Read More …

Ten More Hits Of Our Viking Christmas Cruise

At the end of every cruise, when we have left the ship and are on the way back home I always ask whoever I am sailing what their favorite part of the experience was.  Looking back on our Viking River Read More …

The Value Of Repeating Your Viking River Cruise

I had sailed with Viking River Cruises on their Grand European Tour before.  First was the summer of 2013, after higher than normal river levels had caused modifications of all river cruise itineraries, regardless of the cruise line.  That 15-day Read More …

Journey To The Top Of Cologne (Photo Storybook)

On a 15-day Grand European Tour with Viking River Cruises, we visited a number of interesting places while traveling from Budapest to Amsterdam. Weighted heavily on German destinations, one of the most interesting was a long stay in Cologne.  The Read More …

Facial Recognition Improves Travel Safety

US Customs and Border Protection has a biometric project that uses facial matching systems to improve traveler safety. Read More …

Deals

  [soliloquy id=”67349″] Several times a week, we receive advance notice of upcoming promotions from a variety of travel companies.  Some spark thoughts that eventually turn into a post here about destinations, ocean cruising, river cruises, land tours, hotels, planning Read More …