Travel Diary: Wales, Bath, & London
There’s something truly magical about exploring the UK when you can blend the tranquil beauty of the countryside with the vibrant pulse of London. Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing this perfect balance firsthand—journeying through North Wales,…
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An Enchanting Rhine River Cruise
If you’re looking for a journey through Europe’s heartland, a Rhine River Cruise is perfect for a first time river cruise, or even a first time trip to Europe! Here’s a recap of our unforgettable voyage… Day 1: Basel, Switzerland,…
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Travel Diaries: Paris
Day 14: Paris The last day… and the only day on this trip that I didn’t have anything planned. it was so nice to leisurely walk through le Jardin du Luxembourg, have lunch nearby at a little crêperie that had galettes (gluten free savory crêpes made from…
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Travel Diaries: Paris & Normandy
Day 13 – Part 1: Normandy The next day was a very early departure for a very long day-trip to Normandy. Despite the rain and wind, it was a wonderful and very sobering tour that visited Point du Hoc (my favorite), the American cemetery, the…
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Travel Diaries: Paris!
Day 12: Paris! We took the Eurostar from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris, and it was not great… but it was only about a 4.5 hour ride with the delays. We had been spoiled on the Swiss trains! We checked in to our cute little 1960s themed hotel in the Latin…
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Travel Diaries: Amsterdam
Day 11: A rainy day in Amsterdam It’s nice that Viking doesn’t rush you off the boat, and you can choose your debarkation time if you’re not taking a Viking transfer. The crew onboard the Sigyn was so wonderful, and we were sad to be leaving. After…
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Travel Diaries: Kinderdjik, Netherlands
Day 10 – Kinderdijk, The Netherlands The morning was spent sailing through the rainy Netherlands to Kinderdijk, where we had an afternoon tour of the beautiful windmills. It was (appropriately) very windy and our guide was amazing. We climbed up…
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Travel Diaries: Cologne, Germany
Day 9: Cologne, Germany It was lovely to be docked the whole day and late into the night in Cologne, so we could come and go as we pleased from the ship. My photos were sparse this day. A lot of the city was dirty because the day before had been Cologne…
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Travel Diaries: Cruising the Scenic Middle Rhine
Day 8: Mom’s birthday! The first part of this day was a gorgeous, narrated cruise through the middle Rhine, lined with so many castles. Not gonna lie – it was wonderful to sleep a little later because the early morning excursions were taking a…
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Speyer & Rüdesheim, Germany: Rhine River Cruise Highlights & Travel Tips
We had a morning walking tour in Speyer then a little free time, but not enough! Speyer is an adorable little town full of beautiful architecture and cute shops. There’s also an aviation museum that I’d love to check out someday. Their Cathedral of St.…
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