Category Archives: River Cruise

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Route des Vins, France

Posted on August 28, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Today, our last excursion day of the cruise, we have our choice of two long half-day tours in this wine producing region along the Alsatian wine road, the route des vins which hugs the foothill of the Vosges mountain range. … Continue reading →

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Strasbourg, France and the Black Forest, Germany

Posted on August 26, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Today we dock in Germany, but cross the river to visit France-Strasbourg, a French city with a German name.  In the afternoon we return to Germany to visit the Black Forest. We had the choice of morning excursions, Boris was … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg, Germany

Posted on August 25, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Heidelberg is a bucket list German city for Boris and I.  The cruise line offered an optional afternoon excursion and attending was the a no-brainer choice for us.  Until 2013, Heidelberg was the headquarters of the American forces in Germany. … Continue reading →

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Speyer, Germany

Posted on August 24, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Today we are docked at Germiersheim, about a 20 minute shuttle ride into Speyer (and the famous Romanesque Cathedral).  This afternoon we are going to Heidelberg, a “bucket list” German city for Boris and I.  The ship offered three options … Continue reading →

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The Romantic Rhine Valley: Boppard to Rudesheim

Posted on August 6, 2015 by travelbynatasha

I got up early for my big day.  After breakfast, I was up on the sun deck at 8 am for the departure from Boppard for the 18 castles we will see in the next 4 hours.  This section of … Continue reading →

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The German Corner on the Rhine, Koblenz and on to Boppard, Germany

Posted on August 4, 2015 by travelbynatasha

On this, our second full day of river cruising, we will make two stops.  This morning we will stop at Koblenz at the intersection of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.  The intersection is known as the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) … Continue reading →

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Cologne, Germany

Posted on August 2, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Already in Europe at the end of my British Isles cruise with Ted, I flew over to Amsterdam to meet Boris for cruise number two.  This is a river cruise on the Rhine.  I first saw this itinerary when we … Continue reading →

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