At 8 p.m. last night, Viking Odin began to proceed upriver from Deggendorf, Germany, toward the Main-Danube Canal. We were running behind schedule thanks to Mother Nature. Rainfall and melting snow … [Read more...] about A Bridge Too Far: Viking Odin Two Inches Too Tall, Will She Make It?
The Passau Christmas Market: Gluhwein, Sengzelten, Puppet Theaters & An Early End To Our Cruise?
At the confluence of three rivers, Passau must be one of Europe's prettiest cities. It certainly has been one of the most beautiful on our Viking River Cruises' Christmas Markets voyage, which is … [Read more...] about The Passau Christmas Market: Gluhwein, Sengzelten, Puppet Theaters & An Early End To Our Cruise?
Today On Our Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise: Visiting The Melk Abbey
That's the famous Melk Abbey in the photo above. We visited the Benedictine abbey this afternoon when Viking Odin docked in Melk, an Austrian village situated on the Danube River. The abbey has been … [Read more...] about Today On Our Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise: Visiting The Melk Abbey
Winter Cruising In Europe: The Magic Of Christmas Markets River Cruises
A few of my friends can't stand cold weather. The thought of traveling anyplace where the mercury level resembles a near-empty glass of wine is unappealing to them. They find no pleasure in bundling … [Read more...] about Winter Cruising In Europe: The Magic Of Christmas Markets River Cruises
Viking Expands into Bordeaux for 2014
The launch of an astonishing 24 Viking Longships by the end of 2014 has allowed California-based Viking River Cruises to expand its itinerary offerings. Beginning in 2014, the line will offer a … [Read more...] about Viking Expands into Bordeaux for 2014
Live From Viking Odin: Last Night At The Budapest Christmas Market
Originally published Sunday, December 16, 2012 on Avid Cruiser. Saturday, Late Afternoon, Budapest Christmas Market — We're off to a good start. Although it was rainy and chilly (just above the … [Read more...] about Live From Viking Odin: Last Night At The Budapest Christmas Market
