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The fact that it is one of the most well-preserved medieval cities in the whole of Germany makes Regensburg a popular stop off for many Danube cruises and extended European river cruises. There’s certainly a lot of history to explore here and a number of landmark buildings which should be on any visitor’s must-do list. […]
We British love a tradition, and arguably one of our finest (and gastronomically arduous) is that of the Christmas dinner. Just imagine – steaming, tender turkey; fluffy, flavoursome stuffing; a boatload of rich hot gravy and a huge pile of Brussels sprouts, which may still be a huge pile of Brussels sprouts by the end […]
We already know that Paris is one of the most cultured cities in the whole of Europe, if not the world. And as such you could reasonably expect it to play host to some great festivals over the course of the year. Here I’ve picked out four of my favourites that you could experience as […]
France is of course, renowned for being the home of haute cuisine, fiery chefs and high-end restaurants and a mecca for enthusiastic foodies the world over. It wasn’t always like that though and France truly came into its own as a culinary powerhouse in the 17th century when Francois Pierre La Varenne – pre-dating today’s […]
Vietnam cruises are a great way to experience the very best of what Southeast Asia has to offer and as the mighty Mekong flows across the south of the country, Vietnam cruises by river are the perfect way to explore this fascinating region, which offers visitors a rewarding blend of city experiences and stops at […]
Guest speakers are a popular fixture on a number of river voyages operated by many of the leading river cruise lines. Whether its wine connoisseurs offering their insights and sharing their expertise to compliment a wine-themed cruise or former politicians sharing their stories of parliamentary intrigue, guest speakers can add focus and depth to many […]
Located on the banks of the Rhone River, the medieval fortified city of Avignon is a favourite port of call on a number of river cruises which explore the beautiful part of the world that is the south of France. Avignon is the capital of France’s Vaucluse department and the Rhone has long played an […]
It’s time for the answers for our River Cruise Quiz. If you’ve missed the quiz blog by now and would like to take part, follow the link to read that one before you carry on here. Stop now. That would be cheating. Avert your eyes, and so on. But if you’re ready for […]
Over on our sister blog for Cruise118, I recently wrote a quiz blog, with ten questions on which to test your knowledge. I liked the idea and thought it would be fun to introduce to you, our river cruise fans, so here’s a little quiz I’ve just whipped up. Answer in the comments and I’ll […]
One of the most recurring types of attraction that you can see on a river cruise is the castle. Castles are widespread across Europe, including in the UK, and they are often some of the most impressive structures standing today. Castles have existed for many hundreds of years, and they are still hugely fascinating insights […]