One of the best things you could ever do at Christmas time is visit a themed Christmas market. If you’ve never done it before, it’s a really special experience. It’s not just walking around, looking at things to buy. It’s all about experiencing a lively, but cosy atmosphere, tasting interesting snacks and warming drinks, and […]
From Amsterdam to Astrakhan – an epic river voyage – Part 2
Missed the first post? Catch up on part one of my journey here. Now I come to the purely theoretical part of my journey. I’ve travelled through nine countries and seen so much, but if I follow the Danube any further, I’ll eventually end up in the Black Sea. Well, just supposing I could sail […]
From Amsterdam to Astrakhan – an epic river voyage – Part 1
The news that we’ll be celebrating the centenary of the Panama Canal next year got me thinking of another watery man-made wonder; the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. 106 miles long, it was completed in 1992 and connects the three rivers in its name, forming one continuous waterway from the Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea
Exploring Jewish heritage by river
If you’re a return visitor to our blog pages, you’ll be familiar with the notion of the themed cruise, an approach to river voyages which involves an itinerary built around a particular leisure interest, such as food, wine or music.
The top five foods you have to try in Germany
Germany is at the heart of a number of top river cruise itineraries, with towns and cities on some of the biggest rivers across the whole of Europe. And food is at the heart of Germany – it has some of the most famous local dishes around the world including a mix of snacks, full […]
A douro cruise – views from a river cruise passenger
This is a guest post, coming from a reader who wanted to share their experience of a river cruise: One of the real pleasures to be had on any river cruise is to be able just to sit back in comfort and watch the world go by. For this you need fine weather, a […]
The long and winding Mekong River
Running through Southeast Asia, the Mekong River (known as the Lancang in China) is the longest river in the region. Flowing through China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, the Mekong River is the world’s 12th largest river and the 7th longest in Asia. An unforgettable adventure Changing dramatically as it weaves its way through […]
The incredible Chobe
No other river cruise experience will allow you to enjoy a safari than along the River Chobe in Africa. With a specially-designed ship allowing you to come up and close with spectacular African animals, this is one journey you will truly never forget. A typical cruise/safari will allow you to begin your adventure in Cape […]
The majestic Yangtze
A report from a Yangtze river cruise… When we were planning our once-in-a-lifetime tour of China, we were told that one of the highlights of our trip would be our short cruise along the Yangtze River. The passage through the fabled Gorges would be spectacular and the Three Gorges Dam would be a feat of engineering […]
Budapest – the Pearl of the Danube
There are certainly no prizes for guessing which river you have to cruise along if you want to experience the highlights of this captivating city. ‘The Pearl of the Danube’ as Budapest is sometimes known, is synonymous with the famous river and its many springs are served by millions of gallons of the Danube’s water […]