Exploring the Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, WV: A Journey Underground Into America’s Mining Past Tucked into the rolling hills of southern West Virginia, the Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, WV offers one of the most authentic and eye‑opening experiences you can have in Appalachian coal country. It’s not just a museum. It’s historical review… Continue reading Exhibition Coal Mine Beckley WV
Pompeii Ruins Pompeii is a a city buried by devastation. Its public squares, temples, baths, private villas, and shops are worth visiting. Exploring the entire site of these vast ruins would take one about 3 full days. Most people don’t have this time. So, a half day or a full day tour is often the… Continue reading Pompeii
D-Day Remembered June 6, 1944 marked the invasion of Allied troops to Normandy and this year marks the 80th year of what is still the largest air, land, and sea invasion in history against the Hitler's forces. History will be lost without remembering the past. A drive through this region of France offers the opportunity… Continue reading Normandy France – A Brief Look Back
The Cathedral of Our Lady is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Antwerp, Belgium. Today's see of the Diocese of Antwerp started in 1352 and, although the first stage of construction was ended in 1521has never been 'completed'. In Gothic style,
Our final stop on this river cruise journey was Antwerp, Belgium. It’s located the Flanders region of Belgium. Antwerp is one of the world's major seaports and the international center of the diamond industry. We were more interested in the history of the city. A Restaurant-Outdoor Seating Cute Artwork
Another day exploring historical towns and cities starts with Maastricht. This city of The Netherlands sits along the Meuse River. This city has a wealth of heritage sites and buildings. Dominican Church The Dutch seem to know how to reuse empty buildings. A perfect example is the Dominican Church, which is now a bookshop. Entrance… Continue reading Exploring Maastricht
We had a brief stop in the small town of Cuijk. Located in The Netherlands, this town is part of the Liberation Route. The Liberation Route Europe is an international remembrance trail connecting important milestones of modern European history. Liberation Route Europe links the main regions along the advance of the Western Allied Forces during WWII. … Continue reading A Stop In Cuijk
Our next shore excursion while on the Viking SKADI was a visit to Archäologischer Park in Xanten Germany. This is the site of a Roman town. It’s one of the most frequently visited parks in Germany. A short 20 minute drive got us here. The park sits just outside the historical town of Xanten. We… Continue reading Xanten Germany
Kinderdijk and its windmills are UNESCO world heritage site. We had visited this beautiful place back in 2017. It was part of today’s included tour on the Viking SKADI. Not much has changed since the last we visited. Cat & Cradle As you make the walk to the heritage site, you will see this unusual… Continue reading Kinderdijk
We visited the city of Harrlem in the Netherlands. It was a rainy, chilly, and windy day. If the name sounds familiar, this city has a sister city in Harlem, NY Interesting Tilting a bit The Flying Dutchman Crazy saying!
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