There’s certainly something romantic about the notion of a river cruise. Perhaps it’s the knowledge that in most cases, if you book one, you’ll be following in the wake of millions of other people throughout history, whether they were working a long-established trade route, making the long journey to the coast, or travelling from one […]
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View from the top of the tower
Google has taken to the skies (of sorts) by partnering with the Eiffel Tower to provide its street view tool from different floors at the top of the tower, giving anyone around the world (well, anyone with internet access and no strict policy that blocks the popular search engine) the chance to see the stunning […]
Hail the Viking Longships!
Last year Viking River Cruises launched their new class of ship, and the new vessels have proven to be a huge success. The Viking Longships revolutionised the design of the fleet, offering unprecedented comfort and space as well as new technology to ensure the most environmentally-friendly river cruises possible. It was back in 2009 with […]
Zurich – The Ideal City To Extend Your River Cruise
There are a few cities in the world which, in my opinion, would be more suited as the capital of their respective country than the existing choices. Of course these are subjective, and capital cities are chosen for a variety of reasons, but my own view is that some cities are much more iconic, much […]
National Dishes to Try on a Danube River Cruise
If you book one of the longer itineraries which explore the Danube River, you’ll be able to get a taste for a good number of the different countries which it passes through on its 1,770-mile journey from the Black Forest to the Black Sea. Even better, if you’re a foodie as well as a cruiser, […]
Christmas market cruises – Discover Christmas European Style
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 […]