Joy-Robbing Travelers Not Really Part Of The Viking Experience

I see it in nearly every travel situation, be it a cruise vacation, land travel or in the air.  At hotels, restaurants, iconic attractions around the world, on cruise ships, airplanes, trains and more: joy-robbing travelers wait in hiding.  As life Read More …

Unexpected Customizable Travel Options On Your Viking River Cruise

Experienced travelers develop skills to get the most out of their very customizable cruise vacation.  Sail just a few times and we know what to do, where to go and what to expect on just about any sailing, ocean or river. After Read More …

River Cruising Double Down: Reasons Travelers Repeat

Sailing Viking River Cruises Grand European Tour this summer, I came for specific reasons. Starting in Budapest and ending in Amsterdam, passing through 67 locks and under hundreds of bridges, it could be said that I was repeating the exact Read More …

Getting To Europe For Our Viking River Cruise

As we travel with Viking River Cruises, we’re reporting back a number of ways including live reports on Cruise Radio’s new River Cruise Radio.  In this episode, we talk about getting to Budapest to begin our 15-day Grand European Tour Read More …

Evolving Viking Itineraries Deliver

It’s been four years since I last sailed Viking River Cruises classic Grand European Tour, arguably one of the most popular in their diverse book of itineraries.  Since that time, the 15-day travel experience has been a solid recommendation for both Read More …

Getting There To Begin My Viking Story Was A Breeze

One of the current promotions being run by travel companies is reduced price or free airfare to Europe from North America. The idea addresses several objections of first-time river cruise buyers in a very effective way.  Still, while travelers like Read More …

Happening Now: My Viking Journey

Traveling with Viking River Cruises, we’re on a 15-day Grand European Tour from Budapest to Amsterdam and hope you’ll follow along live as we share the experience a number of ways.  It’s a multi-dimensional travel adventure as we experience centuries Read More …

The Interesting Success Of Viking Cruises At Twenty Years

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Viking Cruises, parent to Viking River Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises.  Beginning in 1997, the carefully-planned growth of Viking River Cruises has made the fleet of Viking Longships the largest in the world.  Rightfully Read More …

Viking Grand European Tour Planning Guide

In June, we return to Viking River Cruises for a 15-day Grand European Tour itinerary,  sailing from Budapest to Amsterdam.  As with any travel, being prepared often makes the difference between a good experience and a great one.  That rule is Read More …