Who could resist the fine wines constantly thrust your way on this 7-day wine-themed cruise down the Rhone River in France? Not I. It would have been impolite to refuse. 
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Cruising — and Imbibing — Down the Rhone River
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Category Archives: Europe
Back on the Road with the Adventure Geezer (Lyon, France)
Well, not on the road exactly, but on the river, the Rhone River from Lyon to Arles through the heart of French wine country.
Expedition Cruising in the Russian Far East
This expedition cruise was more “expedition” than “cruise.” 
Whales, Walruses, and Polar Bears in the Russian Far East
I gulped as the polar bear sauntered down the beach towards us.
The Best of Budapest
What does one do for 10 days in Budapest? What does one do in any great city with a spectacular riverfront, classic buildings, and a complicated history that demonstrates the best, and the worst, of human nature?
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Budapest is Best
I liked Vienna, I loved Prague. But Budapest is best.
An Epiphany in Prague
I came to Prague for the history of Central Europe. I left with greater insight about myself and my own personal history.
Unchecked in the Czech Republic
I know, enough already with the alliterations.
The Adventure Geezer’s Knee Checks Czech Adventure
Yeh, you’re right. I really stretched for that one.
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Vienna….
…is sausage, culture, history and beer. Not a bad combo. Also pretzels, mustard, ice cream and strudel.