On a river cruise of the waterways of Russia it’s easy to pay almost all of your attention to the cities of Moscow and St Petersburg. That’s with fair reason, since the two cities are packed with attractions and it’s where you’ll spend the most time in one place – almost every river package you […]
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Tauck’s two new awards
Jubilant staff members at Tauck are doubtless still celebrating the line’s recent receipt of two top travel awards in recognition of its services as a leading river cruise operator. The line was named ‘The World’s Best River Cruise Line’ in the August edition of respected travel magazine Travel and Leisure and shortly after, learned that […]
Exploring Schonbrunn Palace
Whichever Danube river cruise itinerary you book, you’ll be sure to visit Austria’s architecturally beautiful capital, Vienna. There’s so much history to explore on a tour of its streets but one of the city’s most popular attractions and an enduring choice when it comes to river cruise excursions involves a journey a little way out […]
Berlin will take your breath away
At 680 miles long, the Elbe is one of Europe’s major rivers and crosses the Czech Republic and Germany, passing through a number of towns and cities before ending its journey in the North Sea. Though it isn’t located along the Elbe’s banks, Germany’s capital is a popular destination from which to begin your Elbe […]
The ships just keep coming from Viking
It feels a bit like deja-vu writing this blog post but Viking River Cruises has announced that it is once again expanding the fleet further, with the number of new vessels in 2014 due to launch increasing from 12 to 14. It’s a sign of the times and it shows how popular river cruising is […]
Five must-do Danube river excursions
Once you’ve booked your voyage on one Europe’s most renowned and romantic rivers, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding on which shore excursions to book, because there’s simply so much to see. Just to give you a little guidance, here’s a look at five of my favourite cruise excursions you can […]
Top 10 WW2 sites to see on a river cruise
Anyone with an interest in the Second World War will find a wealth of things to experience with a river cruise, including some of the most famous sites of the war. River cruises offer the ideal chance to see famous locations, providing a thought-provoking insight into the reality of the time. Take a look through […]
The history of Tiananmen Square
Almost everyone in the world is familiar with the photograph of the man stood in front of four tanks following the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. It’s widely regarded as being one of the most famous and iconic photographs of the 20th century (and therefore, of course, of all time). But the event was nearly […]
Exploring the Forbidden City
As Beijing’s a popular place in which to end a Yangtse river cruise, I thought it would be fitting to end my recent look at some of the river’s most famous attractions by taking a walk through one of the city’s most iconic and enthralling attractions, the Forbidden City. What is it? The largest surviving […]
Shearings announce an inclusive 2014
River Cruise operator Shearings has recently launched its new 2014 programme and unveiled a series of all-inclusive packages which explore a number of regions. The line is capitalising on a successful 2013 season with a full and diverse 2014 programme which introduces a number of firsts, including a range of new inclusive packages, a series […]