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Global Gaming Expo Brings New Gaming Products to Las Vegas Gathering

October 19, 2023 Burt Davis 0

The 23rd Global Gaming Expo (G2E) attracted more than 25,000 attendees topping 2022’s attendance of nearly 25,000. The annual event, presented by The American Gaming Association, was held in The Venetian Expo. The American Gaming Association is the premier […]

The Terezin Ghetto in Czech Republic – Sad Historic Site from WW II

October 6, 2023 Burt Davis 0

We spent an educational, but somewhat depressing day in September, 2023 on a Viking optional excursion to Terezin, a city in the Czech Republic. The excursion was part of a Viking River Cruise pre-cruise extension in Prague prior to […]

Rothenburg & Prince Bishop’s Residence in Wurtzberg Germany – A Learning Experience

September 29, 2023 Burt Davis 0

Rothenburg ob Der Tauber, one of Germany’s last remaining walled towns was the destination in early September 2023 during a Viking River Cruise on the 190 passenger Viking Baldur. Our optional excursion also included a tour […]

We Went to the Dogs on Viking Cruises’ Pristine Alaska Tour Post Excursion

July 22, 2023 Burt Davis 1

The puppies we held in our arms might likely be the Iditarod stars of tomorrow. Approximately 40 of us had journeyed to Husky Homestead in Denali Park in Alaska to meet these lovable dogs and learn more about their training for sled dog […]

Mekong Delta is Floating Marketplace

May 23, 2023 Burt Davis 0

We spent an interesting and educational two days on the Mekong Delta. This optional overnight excursion was offered during Viking Cruise Line‘s Secrets of SouthEast Asia cruise in March of 2023. The Mekong Delta is a 15,600 square mile section […]

Borobudar in Indonesia is a Must See

April 19, 2023 Burt Davis 0

Borobudar, the largest Buddhist Temple in the world, is located near Semarang, Java in Indonesia. The monument is the single most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia.We were part of a caravan of four bus loads that elected to participate […]

2023 Winter Fancy Food Show In Las Vegas Was Great Display of New Food Trends

January 28, 2023 Burt Davis 0

Some stories are interesting, but this one was delicious. More than 1100 exhibitors gathered at the new Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall for the three day 47th Fancy Food Show. The expo, sponsored by the not-for-profit Speciality […]

A Day in Rome to See the Classic Sites

December 27, 2022 Burt Davis 0

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but we were able to see many of its highlights in one 10 ½ hour day on Viking Cruise Line‘s optional excursion Highlights of Rome and the Coliseum during our Mediterranean Odyssey cruise in the autumn of […]

A Visit to Winchester Cathedral Review –

October 15, 2022 Burt Davis 0

Part of Viking Ocean Cruise Trade Routes of the Middle Ages Winchester CathedralYou’re bringing me downYou stood and you watched asMy baby left town. Do you remember the song Winchester Cathedral recorded in 1966 by the British […]

A Viking Excursion Review – Learning About Bergen at War

October 6, 2022 Burt Davis 0

Bergen in Norway was heavily involved in World War II (WWII). We learned a great deal about the German occupation of this Scandinavian country during our optional excursion entitled Bergen at War as we visited six European countries on our Viking Trade Routes […]