by Victor Block | Nov 2, 2019
A Danube River cities tour by riverboat is a dream vacation “Now we’re heading toward Durnstein, one of the loveliest towns in Austria,” the ship’s loudspeaker intoned. “So many artists have portrayed the beautiful setting that it came to be called the Painters’...
by Victor Block | Oct 12, 2019
The Buccaneer tells a wonderful story of exciting island history Discovering nature and history at The Buccaneer is unique. The resort run by third-generation family members integrates nature and history into The Buccaneer experience. Guests who check in are...
by Victor Block | Aug 31, 2019
Mention “Panama” and most people think “Canal” The Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is ranked first on the Society of Civil Engineers’ list of major modern engineering feats, and I soon learned why. The channel itself is reason enough to...
by Victor Block | Jul 27, 2019
Oregon vacations — from sophisticated cities to raw nature, find it all It doesn’t take long for visitors to Oregon to admire its varied landscapes, intriguing chapters of history and well-deserved reputation as a cornucopia of tasty fruits, vegetables, and...
by Victor Block | May 25, 2019
The U.S. Virgin Islands: Sun, Sand, and Savings on Shopping One island in ways resembles a city in the United States with teeming streets and sidewalks and shops galore. Another is a tiny dot of land which consists largely of unspoiled wilderness (see St. John: Little...
