Karine Cooks: Glühwein

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Around the Christmas season, public houses in nearly every European town offer mulled wine as a delicious antidote to the season's chill. To warm up on a stormy evening or put yourself in a celebratory mood, try making your own Glühwein at home.

Portugal's Wine Country

In 1756, Portugal's Douro Valley was established as the world's first protected wine-producing region, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even though less than 20 percent of the land is farmable, there are 155 different grape varieties grown in Portugal.

Gifts Along The Danube

As you sail with Viking each new day brings a different port, and with it plenty of time for shopping. Join Karine as she explores the sweet gifts to be found in Passau, Germany; Vienna, Austria; and Budapest, Hungary.

Prague Micro Brewery

In 1466 just off Prague's Old Town Square, a tiny microbrewery first opened its door. On the same spot today, Ladislav Vesely continues the centuries-old tradition of making the finest Czech beer.