Monthly Archives: June 2017

Belgrade, Serbia

Posted on June 30, 2017 by travelbynatasha

Today we are docked at Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, at the intersection of the Danube and Sava Rivers. Serbia was part of the former Slavic nation of Yugoslavia and the dominate region in Yugoslavia. Belgrade was the capital for … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Balkans, Belgrade, Belgrade Fortress, Danube, Hotel Moskva, Kalemegdan Fortress, Kosovo, Museum of Serbia, NATO, New Belgrade, Novi Belgrad, Sava River, Serbia, Yugoslav Wars, Yugoslavia | Leave a comment

The Iron Gates on the Danube

Posted on June 28, 2017 by travelbynatasha

Today is one of scenic beauty as we cruise the Iron Gates, a series of gorges in the Danube River that separates Romania and Serbia. Yes, Natasha is about a gain another country. This is the longest series of gorges … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Dacia, Danube, Donji Milanovac, Gorges, Great Kazan, Iron Gate Dam, Iron Gates, Mraconia Monastery, Ponicova, Romania, Sault Locks, Serbia, Soo Locks, Trajan's Bridge | Leave a comment

A Rock Castle in Bulgaria

Posted on June 23, 2017 by travelbynatasha

Today we are docking in Vidin, Bulgaria on the Danube. We have two touring options, both included with our cruise. You can take your passport, cross a bridge back into Romania, and go to a cultural center with food and … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Balkan Mountains, Belogradchik, Belogradchik Fortress, Bulgaria, Carpathian Mountians, Danube, River Beatrice, stork, Uniworld, Vidin | 2 Comments

Boris in Bulgaria

Posted on June 22, 2017 by travelbynatasha

We woke to enjoy one of those fabulous Uniworld breakfasts before heading out to explore Bulgaria, our next stop on our Eastern European river cruise. It looked a little grey outside so I asked the front desk attendant if rain … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Arbanasi, Bulgaria, Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Church of the Nativity of Christ, EU, European Union, Orthodox Church, Rousse, Uniworld, Veliko Tarnovo | 2 Comments

Snagov Monastery and the Mogosoaia Palace near Bucharest, Romania

Posted on June 21, 2017 by travelbynatasha

We set our bags outside the room early and then went down for an early breakfast. We are touring the countryside near Bucharest today with stops at the Snagov Monastery and Mogosoaia Palace. The Palace has a lovely setting on … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Athenee Concert Hall, Bucharest, Ceausescu's Villa, Constantin Brancoveanu, Dacia, Miniature Horses, Mogosoaia Palace, River Beatrice, Romania, Rousee, Snagov Monastery, Uniworld, Vlad Tepes Dracula, Vlad the Impaler | Leave a comment

Bucharest, Romania

Posted on June 20, 2017 by travelbynatasha

We had the breakfast buffet at the Radisson Blu. It was essentially the same food as at the Hilton, but with a nicer presentation. We saw one of the families that had been at the Hilton joined us for the … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Athenee Concert Hall, Bucharest, Carol I National Defense University, Ceausescu, Ceausescu's Palace, Elena Ceausescu, Hanul lui Manac, Journey Pub and More, King Carol I, My Romanian Store, Nicolae Ceausescu, Orthodox Church, Parliament Building, Revolutionary Square, Romania, The Old Inn, Vlad Tepes Dracula, Vlad the Impaler | Leave a comment

The Village Museum in Bucharest, Romania

Posted on June 19, 2017 by travelbynatasha

After a long day in Transylvania, we relaxed this morning and secured a late checkout. We are transferring hotels to join the cruise line tour group. After a big breakfast, we took a cab to the Village Museum (Muzeul Satului … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Bucharest, Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, La Mama, Muzeul Satului, Radisson Blu, Romania, Village Museum | 1 Comment

Brasov, Transylvania

Posted on June 16, 2017 by travelbynatasha

In all fairness, this post should be titled Brasov, Transylvania and a conversation with Alex, a Romanian. As our private tour continued through the day, I really felt I had the opportunity to get to know a person more … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Alexandru Stan, Black Church, Brasov, Carpathian Mountains, Henri Coanda, Romania, St. Catherine's Gate, Titusville Pennsylvania, Transylvania, Unzip Romania, Vlad Tepes Dracula, Vlad the Impaler | Leave a comment

Countryside Touring in Transylvania and Wallachia, Romania

Posted on June 6, 2017 by travelbynatasha

Ok, I admit it. When I knew we were coming to Romania for a River Cruise I wanted to come in a few days early so I could visit Transylvania. Its not that I believe in vampires, but there is … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Bran Castle, Pele Castle, Romania, Transylvania, Vlad Dracul, Vlad Tepes Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, Wallachia | Leave a comment

Arriving Bucharest for our Eastern European Cruise through the Iron Gates

Posted on June 5, 2017 by travelbynatasha

Boris and I are off to Eastern Europe for another River Cruise. We will visit Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, and Hungry, starting in Bucharest and ending in Budapest. Serbia will be a new country for me. Because I wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Athenee Concert Hall, Athenee Palace, Bucharest, Lufthansa, Romania, Vatra | Leave a comment