While cruising on the Rhine in Germany you’ll pass under a massive slate rock formation with a statue at its base. The rock and the statue are named Lorelei. The statue is a bronze sculpture portraying a mythical siren named Lorelei who is said to have lured sailors to their doom on the Rhine RiverContinue reading “The Legend Of Lorelei”
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Image Of The Day • In A Playground
While traveling up the Rhone River our boat tied up next to a park one morning and right in front of us was this playground. I’ve seen lots of playground equipment but this one was unique and I kept waiting for some children to show up. Sadly it never happened Here Are A Few OurContinue reading “Image Of The Day • In A Playground”
Image Of The Day • Beach Paradise
This Mediterranean island would be heaven on Earth if it wasn’t so hedonistic. But it’s still paradise. Corfu actually has several dozen coves very similar to the one pictured here. The night life also attracts people from all over Europe and especially in the Winter months. Here Are A Few Our More Recent Posts YouContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Beach Paradise”
An Icelandic Spring??
Planning a trip to Iceland? Want some advice on what to pack? Short answer – lots and lots of layers. Here’s a sampling on what you can expect… These are all images from late May to Early June. In a single day you can experience warm sunshine, rain, snow, sleet and cold wind gusts. WhateverContinue reading “An Icelandic Spring??”
Exploring The Iron Gate Gorge
A Magnificent Canyon Along Europe’s Danube River The Iron Gate, also known as the Đerdap Gorge, is situated between Romania and Serbia and is one of the most scenic stretches along the Danube river. The Iron Gate is a natural gorge formed by the Carpathian Mountains on the Romanian side and the Balkan Mountains onContinue reading “Exploring The Iron Gate Gorge”
The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence
Touring Florence From The Port Of Livorno There are a number of cruise ports that are notable because of there location and the ease of getting to very popular destinations. From Ravenna for Venice, to Athen’s port of Pireaus to Yokohama near Tokyo but near the top of that list is Livorno, Italy for itsContinue reading “The Port Of Livorno – Gateway To Pisa And Florence”
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