The Caffeinated Wanderer

By Rick Pruitt | The Caffeinated Wanderer Picture your morning coffee with a changing view of riverside villages, vineyards, and castles. Later, you step ashore to explore a place you’ve dreamed about visiting. Your ship becomes your traveling home, with no need to pack up …

By Rick Pruitt | The Caffeinated Wanderer Some trips earn a permanent place on your list of favorites. For Myra and me, Viking’s Paris & the Heart of Normandy is one of those journeys. Paris is my favorite European city, so a vacation that begins …

Imagine starting your morning with a fresh cup of coffee while a little European village comes into view. A church steeple rises above the rooftops. The river catches the early light. Your biggest decision might be whether to join a walking tour or find a …