Christmas Market Cruise — Best present ever!

by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, Festivals, Food & Wine, Germany, Heritage Travel Planning, Holidays, River Cruising

Take your family on a Christmas Market River Cruise. It may seem a little premature to be thinking about Christmas. But before you know it, December will be here and also Christmas! Have you struggled with finding just the perfect gift for your family? Imagine how...

Visiting the Buda side of Budapest

by Carole | Hungary

A visit to Budapest, Hungary clearly showcases its history in the buildings and museums that make up the city today. The hilly Buda side of the city originally housed the royalty and aristocrats. Buildings here often reflect this time in history when the city was...

Don’t leave home without it…

by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, Heritage Travel Planning, Travel Tips

Your Passport! There’s nothing worse than planning the perfect get away only to arrive at the airport and be refused boarding because your documents aren’t in order. With all the new changes in passport regulations many people were left confused and frustrated. To...

Visiting Budapest, Hungary

by Carole | Hungary

Visiting Budapest, Hungary Brief History This vibrant city hit its pinnacle when it celebrated its 1,000 year anniversary in 1896.  Many of the buildings you see today were commissioned for their millennial celebration.  Unfortunately much of Budapest was destroyed...

Catch the Excitement of Authentic European Christmas Markets

by Carole | Festivals, Holidays

Discover wonderful delights at Christmas Markets! Discover authentic experiences with a visit to the legendary European holiday markets.  Christmas markets began in the Middle Ages when towns throughout the German speaking region of Europe began this yearly tradition ...

Monet’s Garden at Giverny, France

by Carole | European Countries, France

Monet’s Garden at Giverny, France How lucky we are to be able to visit Claude Monet’s beloved garden and home in Giverny, France today.  After viewing Giverny from a train window, Monet made the decision to move his family there.  As a fledgling artist, he was...

Savoring Autumn in Europe

by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, Festivals, Food & Wine, Holidays

It’s not too late to take those fall vacations… Where has the summer gone? So often it’s jam-packed with fun-filled days of swimming, boating, walks in the park, bike rides, golfing, and other outdoor activities. If you find yourself wondering where the...

Combining A River Cruise and an Ancestry Vacation

by Carole | Genealogy, Heritage Travel Planning, River Cruising, Travel Tips

Best of Both Worlds:  Combining a River Cruise and an Ancestry Vacation If you’ve been dreaming of experiencing the wonders of a river cruise but you also want to discover your heritage through an ancestry vacation, you’re in luck—that’s one of the many options we...

Remembering D-Day, 70 Years Later

by Carole | France

If you’ve ever wanted to visit the beaches of Normandy, France, this would be a great year. The reason? It’s the 75th anniversary of D-Day.  A time to remember the sacrifices of the allied forces who fought to free a continent from the Nazi regime. When...

Travel Essentials–Don’t Leave Home without Them!

by Carole | Travel Tips

Have you ever wondered what travel essentials experienced travelers take with them?  Over the years I’ve learned that I never leave home without certain items carefully packed in my bag.  Sometimes these items can be purchased where I’m headed and sometimes not.  So I...