Category Archives: River Cruise

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Posted on July 21, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Today we are in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and part of the British Empire.  As such, the Queen has a residence here.  We are taking a brief city tour and then going to , the Queen’s home when she is visiting … Continue reading →

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Frankfurters and a Farewell in Frankfurt

Posted on December 27, 2014 by travelbynatasha

We arrived early at our last stop Frankfurt.  We will have the day here and then fly out tomorrow.  It is a rainy and cold morning when we set out.  Passengers have a choice between a city tour and a … Continue reading →

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Wertheim, Germany

Posted on December 27, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Today we are docked at the small village of Wertheim.  Ordinarily, there would be a visit to a private castle in the afternoon, but the family is not opening the home this day, so our touring is limited.  This traditional … Continue reading →

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Wurzburg, Germany

Posted on December 22, 2014 by travelbynatasha

After our visit to Rothenburg, we catch up with the boat in Wurzburg.  This evening we have lighted views of the Fortress of Marienberg, the original Prince Bishops Residence, and the Chapel up on the hill. For our morning tour … Continue reading →

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Rothenburg, Germany

Posted on December 19, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Today is a slightly varied schedule as we head out to Rothenberg Germany, a very popular place for tourists in this part of Germany. The town has well-preserved medieval structures and is a walled city. We depart the boat that … Continue reading →

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Bamburg, Germany

Posted on December 18, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Bamberg Germany is a wonderful medieval city that sustained very little damage during WWII since it was without military installation or production facilities.  It has a unique town hall built in the middle of the river.  When approaching the Bishop … Continue reading →

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Nuremberg, Germany

Posted on December 9, 2014 by travelbynatasha

There is a full day of touring today in Nuremberg.  (Here is my shout out to my dive buddy who was born in this city.) This morning we are headed to the castle and then to the Christmas market.  This … Continue reading →

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Just let the pilot get it for you

Posted on December 8, 2014 by travelbynatasha

We are headed to Germany for another Christmas market adventure.  Once again we are doing a Uniworld cruise.  The Christmas markets originated in Germany and we are excited to see where it all began-ok, well, Boris is mostly excited about … Continue reading →

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Passau, Bavaria, Germany

Posted on December 10, 2013 by travelbynatasha

We crossed the border into Germany while we were at Breakfast this morning.  Passau is very close to Austria and the Czech Republic.  There was snow on the banks of the Danube and it continued to snow today.  Really feels … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Austria-Christkindl, Steyr, and Linz

Posted on December 9, 2013 by travelbynatasha

2/3rds of the passengers on the boat are going to Salzburg today.  If Boris and I weren’t spending a week there in March, I would be on one of those buses too.  Boris signed us up for the optional tour … Continue reading →

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