Settling onto a velvety cushioned bench in the legendary Paris bookstore, “Shakespeare and Company”, I gazed through the quaint second-story window at the monumental reconstruction of the Notre Dame only a stone’s throw across the Seine.  I...

Experience has taught me, it is a good idea whenever possible to arrive a day early when taking a cruise with Viking River Cruises to avoid any travel complications en-route that might delay your cruise departure or...

Russia is a country of intrigue where misconceptions and surprises abound, and I’ve always been curious about this nation.  But honestly, the disturbing thought of a KGB operative kidnapping and persecuting me did cross my mind.  How...

By Pamela Lovegren – Thinking about Europe brings images to mind of stalwart castles, glittering palaces, ornate cathedrals, ancient architecture and cobblestone streets synthesizing into a waltz back in time. To experience these firsthand, my husband and...

Travel Trade Partners Served as Godmothers to New Viking Longships. Viking River Cruises today welcomed the latest additions to its fleet with the christening of six new Viking Longships® during a waterfront celebration in Amsterdam.  Recognizing the contribution...

By Carol Doyel – This summer my husband and I discovered the tranquility of “river cruising” on a glorious 12-day trip, with Viking River Cruises – on the “Cities of Light” Paris-to-Prague tour. We have never really...