Danube Discoveries: Day 5 (Still in Vienna)

Our cruise was set to leave Vienna the next day at around midnight, which meant we had a whole day still to explore.  Today's itinerary for myself, included a tour of the (Kunsthistorisches Museum) Museum of Fine Arts in the Museum Quartier and a bike tour along the Danube.  I had initially been signed up … Continue reading Danube Discoveries: Day 5 (Still in Vienna)

Danube Discoveries: Day 3 (Passing through Prague)

Our second day in Prague, day 3 of the entire trip, we had arranged a three-hour van tour of Prague, designed for us to see the various parts and historical areas of Prague while also giving opportunities to stop and take a gander.   While Prague is indeed a "walking" city, having a van allowed … Continue reading Danube Discoveries: Day 3 (Passing through Prague)

Danube Discoveries: Day 1 (Getting to Vienna)

After a pretty lackluster night's sleep at the Best Western, I hung out at the hotel till around 12:30 before checking out and heading to the airport.  I was actually quite surprised at the size of the International Terminal at O'Hare.  It felt small as compared to other US international airports that I had been … Continue reading Danube Discoveries: Day 1 (Getting to Vienna)