Tag Archives: Boats

Europe 2026 – Passau and Vilshofen

Posted on June 14, 2026 by herktrav

Our overnight sailing brought us into the town of Passau, Germany. Passau is located in the German state of Bavaria and is at the junction of three rivers – the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. It is another charming … Continue reading →

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Europe 2026 – Linz

Posted on June 13, 2026 by herktrav

While we slept off our dance fever, the boat made its way to our next port – Linz, Austria. From here, there are two day trips leaving by bus along with two stay-behind excursions. As we’ve never been to Linz, … Continue reading →

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Europe 2026 – Weissenkirchen and Grein

Posted on June 11, 2026 by herktrav

Today we made the decision to stay behind and rest up a bit. The combination of a sore back and chilly, rainy weather made it an easy decision. With no regrets, we watched as our compadres headed off for the … Continue reading →

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Europe 2026 – Waltzing into Vienna

Posted on June 11, 2026 by herktrav

It’s Tuesday, so we must be in Vienna! Our morning excursion was a walk in Vienna with our guide Gabi. We were bused to Swedenplatz, which is a small transit hub. From there we took a walk to Stephensplatz, home … Continue reading →

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Europe 2026 – All Aboard!

Posted on June 7, 2026 by herktrav

After two days of exploring Budapest and getting rid of the jet lag, it’s time to board the ship and get ready for our cruise up the Danube. We didn’t have to rush as we had until noon, so we … Continue reading →

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Europe 2026 – Our Danube River cruise itinerary

Posted on April 6, 2026 by herktrav

While the temperatures are still chilly here in Western New York, it’s nice to be able to think about warmer days ahead. Spring may have officially arrived, but I’m thinking about our cruise on the Danube River that is growing … Continue reading →

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2026 Europe – Cruising on the Danube

Posted on October 17, 2025 by herktrav

Sometimes the best decisions in life are the ones you don’t think too hard or too long about. For instance, we have been thinking about what we want to do next year for vacation. As we were watching television, we … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – A day visit to the Douro

Posted on September 15, 2024 by herktrav

If you’re visiting Porto, we would definitely suggest that you visit the Douro Valley. Even if you are not a wine fan, it is a beautiful area to see and discover. We went and we didn’t visit any wineries. We … Continue reading →

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Italy 2022 – Cinque Terre: Part 2

Posted on September 30, 2022 by herktrav

Upon arrival and after check-in, our first task was to go out on the balcony and enjoy the beautiful view of the bay. We accomplished that task and enjoyed the fresh air and sea breeze. From the balcony we could … Continue reading →

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Italy 2022 – Cinque Terre: Part 1

Posted on September 28, 2022 by herktrav

From Alba, we’ll be traveling south as we head to the Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre. We’ll have five days to explore the towns and hopefully enjoy the beautiful azure waters along the coast. The Cinque Terre consists of … Continue reading →

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