River Cruise Direction: Upstream or Downstream? When planning a European river cruise, most travelers never think to ask an important question: Does river cruise direction matter—should I sail upstream or downstream? While it might seem like a minor detail, your choice of direction can…
Poffertjes: A Sweet Taste of the Netherlands While cruising through the Netherlands on our recent Tauck river journey, Carol and I discovered a delightful Dutch treat that left a lasting impression—poffertjes (pronounced POH-fer-jus). These tiny, fluffy pancakes are a beloved street food in the…
WOODEN SHOE RATHER BE DUTCH? Springtime at Keukenhof with Tauck River Cruises Known as the Garden of Europe, springtime at Keukenhof with Tauck river cruises offers one of the most spectacular displays of floral beauty in the world. During our recent journey through the…
AmaWaterways River Cruise Offers for 2025 & 2026 Roaming Boomers clients now have access to a special perk-packed offer from AmaWaterways through the Virtuoso AmaMAX offer—available on a wide range of AmaWaterways 2025 cruises and 2026 departures. With immersive itineraries, gourmet dining, and guided…
Viking Cruise Sale: Up to $1,000 Viking Credit + $400 Bonus If you’ve been looking for the ultimate Viking cruise sale, it’s here. Viking Ocean Cruises is offering up to $1,000 in shipboard credit—plus an exclusive $400 bonus when you book with The Roaming…
“Feeling like there’s nothing left to look forward to” is one of the most painful struggles of aging. It’s not just about getting older—it’s about feeling like the best moments are behind you, that excitement has faded, and that life is now just about…
By David Porter, Roaming Boomers Travel Services Rotterdam’s modern architecture immediately caught our attention when Carol and I arrived in the city. We had never been to Rotterdam before, and to be honest, we didn’t know much about it. But right away, we noticed…
The Top 10 Things to Do in Antwerp, Belgium Antwerp, Belgium, is a city of dazzling contrasts. Medieval guild houses meet modern fashion boutiques. Baroque churches stand steps from sleek art galleries. And in the heart of it all, a thriving port city…
Tauck After Hours: A Private Encounter with the Girl On our recent Tauck river cruise through Belgium and Holland, we were granted rare, after-hours access to the Mauritshuis in The Hague—home to one of the world’s most iconic paintings: Girl with a Pearl Earring….
Where the Windmills Wait: A Poem for My Dutch Forebears During our recent journey through Belgium and the Netherlands with Tauck, I stood before the windmills of Kinderdijk and felt something stir deep within me. My great-grandfather, Jipa Wiebern Jouwsma (sp), left this part…
