Salzburg : the sounds of music
Salzburg, or “salt castle,” gets its name and medieval prosperity from the gold and “white gold” mined here for over 3,000 years. A wooden barrel of salt was once worth as much as a house.
Read More
The Imperial City: the grandeur of Vienna
Austria is one of the most prosperous countries in the European Union, and the quality of life in Vienna, its capital and largest city, consistently ranks #1 globally in the Mercer Quality of Living Rankings. The Imperial City is also one of the most beautiful in the world…
Read More
Through the Heart of Europe in a Viking Longship: The Romantic Danube
Viking River Cruises’ longship Njord is named for the Norse god of the wind and sea. The voyage, called The Romantic Danube, was along some of the river’s most scenic stretches.
Read More
The Splendor of Paris
Little wonder Paris is the #1 tourist destination in the world. There are 6,500 years of history, 455 parks and gardens, 200 churches, 141 museums, and 120 statues in the Tuileries gardens alone.
Read More
Gloucester, Massachusetts: Fish and ships and so much more
Gloucester attracts visitors from spring through fal for its oceanside setting, renowned whale watches, harbor cruises, deep-sea fishing trips, and seafood fresh from the dock.
Read More
A day in port in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is Spanish for “rich coast”, an appropriate name for a country with such biodiversity.
Read More
Ye Olde Argyler Lodge, Argyle, Nova Scotia
We checked in to Ye Olde Argyler Lodge, in Lower Argyle, in time for dinner complete with live music that ranged from “Sweet Baby James” to French Acadian favorites.
Read More
A perfect day in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Historic Annapolis Royal’s seaside setting and well-preserved heritage buildings have made it a center for cultural activity, artists, craftspeople, and performers.
Read More
A perfect day in Shelburne, Nova Scotia
The influx of thousands of British Loyalists, Freed Blacks, and British soldiers fleeing the American Revolution turned this fishing village into one of the largest communities in North America.
Read More
Eel Lake Oyster Farm, home of the Ruisseau oyster, Ste-Anne-du-Ruisseau, Nova Scotia
After a boat ride on the crystal clear tidal lake to see the how their oysters are grown and harvested we returned to feast on not only the freshest raw oysters we have tasted but also some savory ones Kim baked for us. (starting at $30 a person)
Read More
The ultimate road trip in southwestern Nova Scotia
With the new Nova Star taking passengers and cars from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, in the southwestern part of Nova Scotia, we decided to take a week-long road trip to explore this end of the province.
Read More
A cruise to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia aboard the new Nova Star
We recently cruised round trip between Portland, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia aboard the new Nova Star, which began service on May 15, 2014.
Read More
Nicaragua: Land of Lakes and Volcanos
This Land of Lakes and Volcanoes has fourteen crater lakes, more than any other country, and seventeen volcanos, all in a row, eight of which are active.
Read More
Kentucky: from Boone to bluegrass, bourbon, and barbecue
The Bluegrass State is the birthplace of some of the best-loved country music, the breeding grounds of champion thoroughbreds for the Sport of Kings, and the producer of America’s finest native whiskey, bourbon, the drink of gentlemen.
Read More
High on Albuquerque, New Mexico
Denver is the Mile High City, but did you know that Albuquerque tops that, at an average elevation of 5314´, and offers two exciting ways to soar even higher?
Read More
St. Andrews By-the-Sea, New Brunswick
Would you like to walk on the ocean floor? You can do this as you witness one of the Marine Wonders of the World — powerful tides that rise and fall up to 26‘ twice a day — in a picture-perfect setting with the melodious name St. Andrews by-the-Sea.
Read More
The Adirondacks: Lake Placid, New York
New York’s Adirondack is the largest park in the continental United States– larger than the entire state of Massachusetts or Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Parks combined. Its six million acres are constitutionally protected as “forever wild”.
Read More
Vermont
Dairy farms, cozy cabins, majestic mountains, covered bridges, and pure maple candy that melts in your mouth are but a few images of the Green Mountain State. It’s a place to kick back and relax, browse quaint antique shops and country stores, and savor a healthy way of life and Old New England charm.
Read More
Viva la Grischa! : Allegra im Val Müstair, Switzerland!
In more remote mountain villages and hamlets, the language left behind by Roman conquerers lives on. That language is called Romansh and each region has its own dialect.
Read More
Viking River Cruise’s European Adventure
Our European Adventure, as it was then named, cruised the Danube, Main Canal, and Rhine from Vienna to Amsterdam on the Viking Europe.
Read More