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Cruising the Wachau Valley: Sunsets, Apricots, and Vineyards in Krems

It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for a river cruise. The voyage into Krems, Austria, was truly one for the memory books. Blessed with brilliant sunshine, we spent the morning on deck taking in a landscape that looked straight out of a fairytale—rolling green pastures, majestic castle ruins...

Permission to Board: Setting Sail down the Blue Danube

We’ve officially arrived in Passau, Germany—and the adventure begins! Stepping onto our Viking river ship, the first thing that hit us was its scale. Coming from the world of massive ocean liners, river cruising is a whole different world. With just 95 staterooms and around 190 guests onboard, the vibe...

From Prague with Love: Cobblestones, Traditions, and Outstanding Architecture

We’ve always fantasized about going on a river cruise. Still, we hesitated for years, worried we’d miss the high-energy nightlife and endless onboard activities of an ocean liner. But opportunity didn’t just knock; it practically kicked the door down when my sister mentioned a family trip down the Danube River...

Six Months at the Lake: Major Milestones, a Danube Cruise, and the Final Five States

Can you believe it has already been six months since we closed on our lakefront property? Time has absolutely flown by, and while there are still plenty of major projects on our horizon, the power tools are officially being tabled until our return in October. Looking back at where we...