The 12 Days Of Viking Christmas: The Viking Longships

The new longships of Viking River Cruises have a variety of accommodations to suit the needs of most travelers.  What we won’t find are cabins that can accommodate 3, 4 or 5 guests; Viking is looking for couples.  Solo travelers are OK, Read More …

The 12 Days Of Viking Christmas: Going Through Locks, Will They Be Frozen?

A big part of the river cruise experience is going through locks.  Last summer, on our Portraits of Southern France itinerary with Viking River Cruises,  we went through a bunch of them. Raising or lowering just one or several boats at 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 …

Photo StoryBook: The Grand Cathedrals Of Europe

As part of our ongoing coverage of Viking River Cruises Romantic Danube itinerary, here is the next in a number of @exposure photo story books.   Normally not part of our live coverage, a faster internet system on our Viking Read More …

The 12 Days Of Viking Christmas: Bringing Home Gifts From Europe

Bringing home gifts from Europe vacation is one of a number of topics not normally discussed leading up to a Christmas Markets sailing.  With strict luggage requirements, it is not as easy as bringing an extra suitcase which could incur a Read More …

Photo Story Book: Regensburg Christmas Market

As part of our ongoing coverage of Viking River Cruises Romantic Danube itinerary, here is the first of (hopefully) a number of @exposure photo story books.   Normally not part of our live coverage, a faster internet system on our Read More …

Ten Festive European Destinations

Northern Europe is especially popular during Christmas time because it offers snowy landscapes, festive traditions and beautiful architecture.   “While it’s said that there’s no place like home during holidays, seeing these extra-festive locations may convince you otherwise. Holiday spirit is Read More …

Holland America Preps 150th Birthday Celebration

Holland America Line is preparing for its 150th Anniversary in 2023 with a year of celebrations and a special transatlantic crossing in October. Ready to recreate a bygone era of ocean travel through Holland America Line’s history, guests on board Read More …