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Forum: Europe
Sep 7th, 2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

If you are thinking about Alaska and have doubts...

If you are thinking about Alaska and have doubts about cruising you might want to look into the ferry system. I haven't used it, but it is definitely a possibility if I ever make it to Alaska.

The...
Forum: Europe
Sep 7th, 2018, 06:04 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

About 50% of the air in an airplane is fresh....

About 50% of the air in an airplane is fresh. Getting sick is much more likely due to germs. BTW, the most germ-ridden item you encounter when flying is not on the plane itself, it is the touchscreen...
Forum: Europe
Sep 6th, 2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

I was just reading a piece by someone who lives...

I was just reading a piece by someone who lives in Paris complaining about bees appearing during outdoor meals. Apparently there are now a lot of bee hives on top of buildings in Paris, but that...
Forum: Europe
Sep 6th, 2018, 07:25 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

Thanks so much for the report. Very useful - and...

Thanks so much for the report. Very useful - and well written.

I don't have a problem with sea-sickness, but have sympathy for those who do. I was once (long, long ago) on the Calais-Dover ferry...
Forum: Europe
Sep 5th, 2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

That kind of thing is why I prefer tours like...

That kind of thing is why I prefer tours like Rick Steves and Intrepid where you are responsible for your own luggage. Of course, as I get more decrepit... I hate leaving my luggage outside where...
Forum: Europe
Sep 2nd, 2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

This company does day trips on the Rhine:...

This company does day trips on the Rhine: https://www.k-d.com/en/cruises/scheduled-cruises-on-the-rhine/ It's the one I used, not sure whether there others.
Forum: Europe
Sep 2nd, 2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

Well, if we are sharing cruise ideas... I have...

Well, if we are sharing cruise ideas... I have drooled over the brochures for the French canal tours, mostly for the food and wine, but they are ridiculously expensive, especially for a solo...
Forum: Europe
Sep 1st, 2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

Well, there are the Cunard crossings, which I...

Well, there are the Cunard crossings, which I have considered taking when I am particularly fed up with flying. I would think they were only "ultra luxury cruises" if you spring for the most...
Forum: Europe
Aug 31st, 2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

Worthwhile museums in Strasbourg, too. And good...

Worthwhile museums in Strasbourg, too. And good food, lol. I liked it enough I went back for a second visit. I think you are confirming my feeling that the cruises just don't give you enough time in...
Forum: Europe
Aug 29th, 2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

Did the Colmar tour visit (or recommend) the...

Did the Colmar tour visit (or recommend) the Musee d’Unterlinden?
Forum: Europe
Aug 26th, 2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

@john183 - that's good to know, and thanks for...

@john183 - that's good to know, and thanks for the good wishes.

@NoleNomad - highly recommend Romania. Interesting - and much cheaper than Switzerland! There's a TR in progress right now or click...
Forum: Europe
Aug 26th, 2018, 05:52 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 56,189
Posted By thursdaysd

Thanks for this. I quickly get bored on boats but...

Thanks for this. I quickly get bored on boats but am keeping river cruising in reserve for when I get more decrepit. (Thought that had happened last year, but some very expensive pills have me back...
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