Belgium & Holland by River: Our Tauck Cruise Recap As our Tauck river cruise through Belgium and Holland came to a close, Carol and I found ourselves savoring not just the final views from our stateroom window—but the feeling of having stepped into a…
Top 10 Things to Do in Amsterdam A highlight of our Tauck river cruise through Belgium and Holland was our time in Amsterdam—one of Europe’s most photogenic and culturally rich cities. With its charming canals, artistic treasures, and centuries of layered history, Amsterdam blends…
How to Choose the Best Stateroom on a Tauck River Cruise Applies to: Tauck’s MS Joy, MS Savor, MS Inspire, and MS Grace Why Your Stateroom Choice Matters During our recent journey aboard Tauck’s MS Joy, Carol and I were once again reminded how…
Discovering Stolpersteine in Amsterdam: A Hidden Holocaust Memorial While wandering a quiet residential street in Amsterdam, Carol and I noticed three small brass plaques embedded in the brick sidewalk. We stopped to read them and realized we had come upon Stolpersteine in Amsterdam—part of…
TSA Security Screening: What to Know in 2025 If you’re planning to fly in or out of the United States in 2025, it’s important to understand the current TSA security screening procedures. While many travelers have become familiar with the basics over the years,…
Exploring the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam On our recent Tauck river cruise through Belgium and the Netherlands, Carol and I had the opportunity to visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. As fans of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, we found the experience both…
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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…
