I had my doubts when approaching the InterContinental Prague yesterday. The monolithic hotel was built during the Soviet era, and it had all of the peculiar appeal (chuckle here) of Soviet era … [Read more...] about Tauck’s ms Savor: Danube Reflections, Day Two, Prague
Tauck’s ms Savor: Danube Reflections, Day One, Prague & I’m Impressed Already
I missed my early-morning flight from Copenhagen to Prague. Truth is, I slept in, and the 5:08 a.m. train to Copenhagen airport ran without me. No problem. My Tauck "Danube Reflections" trip would not … [Read more...] about Tauck’s ms Savor: Danube Reflections, Day One, Prague & I’m Impressed Already
Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 3, Step Into Stateroom 425, Crossing Europe’s Continental Divide
Yesterday, I wrote about pedaling Uniworld's bicycles and returning to my oasis of tranquility, the S.S. Maria Theresa, a floating boutique hotel (with gourmet restaurants) cruising through the … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 3, Step Into Stateroom 425, Crossing Europe’s Continental Divide
Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 2, Biking Bamberg, Making The Case For River Cruising As An Active Experience
After nearly missing the ship yesterday, I awoke to a glorious morning in Bamberg, Germany. City tours were offered as well as an afternoon tour to a farm, both included in the cost of the cruise. I … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 2, Biking Bamberg, Making The Case For River Cruising As An Active Experience
Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 1, Rail Strike, Would I Make It To The Ship?
What. A. Trip. It is hard for me to believe that I have experienced so much in a little more than five weeks. That is the nature of travel, though, particularly in Europe, where travel serves up … [Read more...] about Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Day 1, Rail Strike, Would I Make It To The Ship?
Preview Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Join Me For A European Jewels River Cruise
Channeling the Habsburgs on the Danube aboard S.S. Maria Theresa I’ve spent a lot of time recently sailing on the rivers of Europe, but no matter how many times I travel there, I always find … [Read more...] about Preview Uniworld’s Maria Theresa: Join Me For A European Jewels River Cruise