Taproom Takeoff: Spooky Season on the Danube

What to Expect:
Grab a pint, bring a friend, and join me for an evening of castles, river cruising, and Christmas markets. This is a relaxed, no-pressure night to explore four journeys I'm personally hosting in November 2027. You'll get to ask all your questions and meet the people you might be traveling with.

Here's what we'll cover:

Halloween in Dracula's Transylvania: This AmaWaterways pre-cruise package includes four nights in Bucharest and Brasov, Peles Castle, and Halloween in Sighișoara, Vlad the Impaler's birthplace. We'll also visit Bran Castle on the way to the ship.
Gems of Southeast Europe: This AmaWaterways river cruise sails five countries in a week: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, and Hungary. The dramatic Iron Gates gorge is a highlight.
Keep sailing on AmaMagna: I'll explain exactly how the back-to-back works. We finish Gems in Budapest, take the train through Vienna to Passau, and join Magna on the Danube.
Budapest & Vienna Early Advent Escape: My custom post-cruise package covers Christmas markets, a Hungarian wine dinner, thermal baths, and holiday magic in both cities.

You'll also get:
Real talk about river cruising from the co-host of the Pack Your Bags, Not Your Baggage podcast, including the myths we've busted on the show.
Packing and travel tips for a November Danube trip, including how to bring your wine home.
First look at cabin availability. Each group has only 8 cabins.
The early-booking perk: book by October 31st for $250 onboard credit per cabin. Book both cruises for $500 per cabin on BOTH sailings, or a complimentary land package.

Admission is free.

Can't wait to see you there! 🎃