PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Bicycles in Regensburg, Germany By WAVEJourney The city of Regensburg, at the confluence of the Danube, Naab and Regen rivers, is found in Germany’s region of Bavaria. Even in the middle of winter, locals use their bicycles to get around the city. We enjoyed a visit to Regensburg, and their […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest By WAVEJourney Visiting the 19th century Fisherman’s Bastion lookout towers on Buda Castle Hill with views of the city of Budapest, Hungary, with Viking River Cruises.
WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Visiting Christmas Markets on a River Cruise By WAVEJourney Q: What are the best Christmas Markets to see on a river cruise? A: The one Christmas Market that we suggest seeing above all others is Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt in Germany. This Christmas Market has been happening for […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau, Germany By WAVEJourney A Viking River Cruise took us to the charming city of Passau in Germany. One of the main sites to visit is St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This impressive baroque church dates back to 1688 and is dedicated to St. Stephen.
WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – FEBRUARY 11, 2015 Children on River Cruises in Europe By WAVEJourney Q: Are children welcome on river cruises in Europe? A: River cruises are typically geared towards adult travellers. This is primarily due to the stateroom configuration/capacity (normally accommodating a maximum of two passengers), plus tours and excursions are […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Dürnstein on the Danube in Austria By WAVEJourney One of the highlights of any Danube river cruise is Dürnstein in Austria. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wachau Valley, Dürnstein is a small village with a beautiful baroque church. WJ enjoyed the view of Dürnstein from the […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Making a Gingerbread House on Viking Delling By WAVEJourney A Christmas Market river cruise has been on our bucket list for years! We finally ticked the box in December 2014 when Viking River Cruises invited us to join their #VikingSocial cruise on the Viking Delling for their Romantic Danube cruise […]
January 2015 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter Welcome to a New Year and More Exciting Travel Possibilities! Greetings! Where in the world will your travels take you in 2015? We’re putting together our list of top travel destinations for this year to cover, but we’d love your input as to where you want us to […]
December 2014 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter Happy Holidays from Spain Greetings! We hope you are all enjoying a festive and happy holiday season in the company of good friends and family. Currently, we are having a holiday in Marbella, along the Costa del Sol in Spain, where the sun is shining, the food is […]
Who exactly was it that came up with the term “Blue Danube”? Well, if memory (could be in trouble now) and research are our guides (best bet), we’re guessing it had something to do with that Austrian fellow, Johann Strauss II. “An der schönen blauen Donau” is the title of the waltz composed in 1867 […]
March 2019 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter By WAVEJourney Greetings! Spring is here in the Northern Hemisphere and WJ has big travel plans! How about you? Chat with us and let us know where you’re going, what you’re doing, and ask for the advice and travel tips you need to enhance your adventures. After a […]