The Melk Abbey just west of Vienna Austria is a magnificent Baroque monastery. The yellow and white castle is perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Danube River. In this blog I share our visit in May 2025 on our Viking Grand European Cruise.
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Quadriga at Night & Up Close: MN State Capitol, St. Paul, MN USA
A Travel Date to view the Golden Quadriga atop the Minnesota State Capitol after dark was filled with majesty and magic! Add an after-hours tour of this grand building for a memorable experience – shared on this blog!
J. J. Hill House – St. Paul, MN USA (Travel)
We toured the majestic James J. Hill House, St. Paul, MN, on a recent Travel Date to places in our Backyard. The massive scale, fine detail and ingenious mechanical systems of this Gilded Age mansion recall the powerful presence of James J. Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway. Enjoy photos and details on this blog.
Raspberry Island – Travel; Mississippi River, St. Paul, MN USA
Little Islands have always intrigued me. Raspberry Island is one! Most locals have never heard of her, let alone visited her. On the Mississippi River, St. Paul, MN, in the shadow of a tall bridge, home to the Minnesota Boat Club and the St. Paul Rowing Club, she has a story to match her charm! This week’s blog explores her past, her present, and other river spots we explored on our latest Travel Date.
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