Headed out of Bucharest by bus this morning through the beautiful autumn countryside with our first stop at Peles Castle. Nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains in the picturesque town of Sinaia, this Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, considered by many one of the most stunning castles in Europe. It is easy to see why both inside and out. Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 and completed in 1883, the castle served as the summer...

Before we begin our cruise along the Danube we are spending a week exploring Romania starting in Bucharest. Known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Époque buildings and a reputation for the high life (which in the 1900s earned its nickname of "Little Paris"), Bucharest, Romania's largest city and capital, is today a bustling metropolis. The amazing architecture in this once strong communist country is a sight to behold although due to ownership...