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
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
Where Am I? Hashtag Hint: #VikingLongships
It seems that everyone I know is — or was — on a Christmas markets river cruise this year. Several travel agents who I have spoken with either have been — or are on their way. Writers for Avid … [Read more...] about Where Am I? Hashtag Hint: #VikingLongships
Scenic Tsar Turns Passengers’ Unexpected Free Day into a Party on the Volga
WALLACE IMMEN on AvidCruiser.com We’re dead in the water. And the ghosts seem to be rising as glimmering wisps of mist rise from the water all around us. Overnight the temperature has dropped … [Read more...] about Scenic Tsar Turns Passengers’ Unexpected Free Day into a Party on the Volga
New Video Review: The American Queen
Review from our sister site, The Avid Cruiser. Even if you're an avid cruiser like me, you'll find there's little to compare to the American Queen. It can't be compared to a river cruise … [Read more...] about New Video Review: The American Queen