Though much is said of the Rhine when it comes to river cruise itineraries, but of course it’s not the only German river in town. The Elbe is one of Europe’s major rivers, extending 680 miles and a cruise along it is typically book-ended by visits to both Prague and Berlin. However, among the other […]
Bizarre buildings to see on a river cruise
There’s plenty of elegant classical architecture to see on a river cruise – but what about the world’s weird and wonderful modern buildings? Military Museum, Dresden (pictured above) First on the list is the incredible stabbing spike that juts viciously out of Dresden’s palatial military museum. Almost seventy years ago the Military Museum came close […]
Classic Books Set in River Cruise Favourites
Paris – The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas Sword fighting, intrigue, and dubious facial hair abound. It’s the classic tale of chivalry and running around 17th century Paris in pantaloons, the Three Musketeers. Dumas’ classic novel has a story which is deceptively simple – D’Artagnan, vagabond nobleman, and a washed-up trio of musketeers, Athos, Porthos […]
River Cruise Legends
Berlin – The Brothers Grimm The fathers of the Fairy Tale were not Berlin residents at first, but after years of work as linguists, academics and cultural researchers, the siblings were given tenure at the Berlin University. Of course, they’d already established their name years before, having made stories like Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and […]
Mountains, Caves and Masterpieces
Some river cruises are perfect if you’d love a quiet shopping trip around towns and villages. Except… some of us prefer caves and ancient tombs to shopping trips. Today we’re looking at river cruise adventure excursions, if you’re always on the lookout for ways to unleash your inner Indiana. Snow Jade Cave (River Yangtze cruises) Come […]
Inspiring Destinations on River Cruises
The rivers and waterways of the world boast a profusion of inspiring destinations along their banks. This blog will take a look at some of the planet’s mightiest rivers, picking out the most inspiring destinations from each, so you know where to go for spectacular views, historic architecture and fascinating local culture. The Rhine – […]
Moscow vs St Petersburg – A Russian Rumble
Russian river cruises are a fantastic way to discover the rich history and culture of an iconic nation. Moscow and St Petersburg are arguably two of Russia’s most famous and popular destinations – but which one is better? Two of our writers will go head to head in an attempt to persuade you why their […]
River Cruises Classic Authors III
In our third look at classic literary figures in destinations on river cruises, we’re focusing on one of Vienna’s most famous playwrights – Franz Grillparzer. Grillparzer’s play, Konig Ottokars Gluck premiered on this day in 1825, amid all the pomp and ceremony of Vienna in its heyday of music and theatre. Today, river cruises make […]
Yangtze River Cruise Food
A voyage along China’s longest river is a great way to explore some of the country’s most famous cities and iconic cultural sites. From bustling cities like Shanghai and Beijing to natural and historic treasures like the Great Wall and the Three Gorges, there’s so much to see. However, with the opportunity to sample some […]
Budapest River Cruises – Art and Culture
Hungary’s capital city of Budapest, situated on the banks of the majestic Danube River, is a fabulous place in which to discover a profusion of fascinating art, culture and history. The sophisticated traveller will be find a cultural paradise on Budapest river cruises, a city brimming with intriguing museums, stunning art galleries and tremendous live […]