On Sunday morning, we were supposed to disembark for the final time in Budapest. Due to the river level being extremely low, our boat couldn’t make it to Budapest. We made it to Komarno, Slovakia and disembarked there and traveled to Budapest via coach. All things considered, it was a minor deviation and there were … More Are you sure those soldiers are real?
On Wednesday morning, we had a much needed relaxing, lazy morning. Globe-trotting is tiring work! We had a delicious champagne brunch as we sailed down the Danube River, passing the Melk Lock and Melk Abbey, en route to Durnstein, Austria. We arrived in Durnstein around 1:15pm and disembarked our river boat. My tour guide … More It’s All Slovak To Me!
Sunday was a very busy day! We left Prague at 8:30am, en route to Regensburg, Germany. After an easy 4 hour bus ride, we arrived in Regensburg and boy, was I hungry…borderline hangry! I, along with the three Tauck TDs, found a small German pub for lunch. Unfortunately, it was Sunday so all of … More Linzer Tortes, Pez Candy & Hitler’s Hometown!?!
Last night was my first true Tauck experience. We departed the hotel, heading to Lobkowicz Palace for our welcome reception and private gallery viewing. Our drivers had a very precarious road to navigate – it reminded me of some of the roads in Tuscany. Upon our arrival, we witnessed a spectacular view of Prague and … More A Chicken-Eating Monk!?!
After an easy 9 hour flight from Charlotte to Munich and a quick flight to the Czech Republic, I am safely in Prague! Rewind 14 hours: My parents brought me to the airport and after a a few hugs and kisses, I was on my way….with ONE suitcase! Yes, I was able to pack for … More The Adventure Begins…
About a month ago, my life took a very exciting turn…I was offered and accepted a job as a Tour Director (in the industry known as a TD) with Tauck Tours. A true dream job! My first tours will be in Central Europe, along the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers. Over the past four weeks, … More What’s in a name…
