I hope you will agree that I’ve saved the best chapter of #MyVikingStory for last. The Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion (including the town center and eight surrounding villages) was listed by…
Viking Forseti River Cruise - "Chateaux, Rivers & Wine"
An 8-day river cruise through Bordeaux on Viking Cruises. Featuring destinations in Southwest France including Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, and Blaye.
The Chateaux of Margaux
You might have noticed by now that I haven’t been ready to bid adieu to our Viking River Cruise in France. With each chapter posted in #MyVikingStory, the reality of…
Citadelle de Blaye
Visting the Citadel of Blaye was the most fun-filled excursion of our river cruise. The walled city was built in the 17th century to protect Bordeaux against invasions from the…
Bourg, briefly
We woke up on the fourth day of our river cruise in a small town called Bourg. There were no official excursions planned and the rainy weather left most of…
Market Day in Libourne
At first glance, the quiet Bastide town of Libourne might pale in comparison to the vibrant Bordeaux or picturesque Saint-Émilion, but I tend to find beauty in the ordinary. Our…
The Beauty of Bordeaux
Started working on a photo album this weekend for our “Chateaux, Rivers & Wine” Viking Cruise and realized how behind I am on blog posts of the trip. Trying to…
In the Sweetness of Sauternes
I have a confession to make… I don’t care much about wine. Growing up, my parents rarely drank alcohol, save for dad’s occasional beer at a hockey game. We were…
Bordeaux by Night
Bordeaux, France was recently named Lonely Planet’s Best City in the World for travelers. After experiencing a few days in the city as part of Viking’s Chateaux, Rivers & Wine…