Japanese Garden
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WEIRD IN PORTLAND FOR 48 HOURS
Keeping it Weird - Portland
Portland is known for it's counterculture proudly embracing the mantra 'Keep It Weird'. The capital of Oregon at the end ...
MARKSBURG CASTLE, KOBLENZ, GERMANY
800 Years Back In Time
After enjoying lunch on board the Kvasir, we docked in Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. A short bus ...
MT. PILATUS – DAY TRIP INTO THE SWISS ALPS
Mt. Pilatus and the Swiss Alps
We are excited to be spending 5 nights and 4 days in Luzern. The lake, old town and sights are spectacular. But everyw...
EXPLORING HEIDELBERG CASTLE
The Day Begins in Mannheim
When we woke up our ship was tied up in Mannheim. I am excited today because we will be getting our first taste of touring...
COLMAR – IN THE ALSACE REGION OF FRANCE
It’s about 30 minutes by motor coach from the Viking dock in Breisach Germany to medieval Colmar. The countryside in November is lush and green. The ...
Read MoreSANTA CRUZ WEEKEND ESCAPE GETAWAY
Santa Cruz…the classic California surf town The Beach Boys sung about in the tune Surfin’ USA is one of our very favorite destinations for a weekend g...
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