When I traveled through Europe on the Danube River, our Viking cruise ship passed through a series of locks starting in Nuremberg, Germany and ending in Budapest, Hungary. It was so amazing. The walls of the locks practically hug the ship. So close, I reached out my hand from our cabin’s balcony and held my…
Liberation Hall (KELHEIM, GERMANY) A spring, summer, or fall jaunt through this German hamlet is nothing short of magnificent. Rich in history, casual and fun (Biergarten anyone?), and full of bucolic splendor, Kelheim is a feast for the senses (beer, brat, pretzel anyone?) Situated on the Danube River banks and centuries old, Kelheim draws outdoor…
REGENSBURG, GERMANY (Bavaria- Mellow Wanderer) Historic Regensburg, Germany is in the heart of Bavaria on the banks of the Danube River. Choose your adjective: quaint, charming, bucolic. They all fit this city and the surrounding countryside like a perfect pair of lederhosen. Stroll through the cobblestone and brick paved streets, narrow alleys, and wide open squares. Soft pastel colors make the surrounding tall buildings pop….
