Row of colorful surfboards standing upright on a wooden rack with palm trees in the background.
Palm tree and electric bicycle in foreground with people on sandy beach at sunset.
Coastal scene with rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a seaside building under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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Waltzing Up the Blue Danube

We spent seven nights aboard Avalon Waterway’s Tranquility II, cruising from Budapest, Hungary to Visegrad, Germany with Eric’s parents. This was a classified as an Active and Discovery cruise with Avalon, and it was our first experience on a river cruise. Would we do a river cruise again? What did we think about Avalon? Follow along for all of the details!

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Budapest on a Slow Travel Budget

Discover Budapest, Hungary’s stunning capital, known for its beautiful architecture, rich history, and walkable streets. From the Austro-Hungarian Empire and World War II to the communist era and today’s vibrant democracy, Budapest offers fascinating cultural insights. With excellent public transportation and plenty to explore, it’s the perfect destination before embarking on a Danube River cruise.

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