My Top 6 Not-To-Be-Missed Amsterdam Experiences
What to Do in Amsterdam Before or After Your River Cruise If you have a Rhine River cruise on your horizon (you should!), I highly advise...
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- Jan 10, 2022
- 3 min
See the Best of Budapest
Cruising the Danube? Stay in Budapest an extra few days before or after your sailing - two or three on either end should do the trick. ...
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- Apr 30
- 3 min
Unveiling the Best-Kept Secrets of Prague: Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring the City's Hidden Gems
Prague is as pretty as the websites and travel brochures promise and, thankfully for river cruise travelers, it’s typically a highlight...
- Apr 24
- 3 min
Make the Most of Munich
Munich is Germany in microcosm, both satisfying all the visions of Bavarian life that you’re imagining, while still holding onto a few...
- Apr 14
- 3 min
Cartagena: A Vibrant Colombian City to Visit on Your River Cruise
Cartagena: A Vibrant Columbian City
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Cruising the Rhine from Basel?
Cruising the Rhine from Basel? Don’t Miss the Famous Lion Monument! If you’ve chosen a Rhine River cruise, it’s most likely you’ll be...
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Highlight on Lisbon: What to See and Do in the City of Seven Hills
Full of stories, sunshine and, well, salted cod, Lisbon is one of Europe’s most beloved cities. It’s also an excellent place to extend...
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Sail the Magdalena River in 2024!
One of the best parts about working in travel is the chance to be privy to new great destinations for my clients to experience. Before...
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Why You Should Add Lake Como to Your Rhine River Cruise
What’s better than a river cruise along the Rhine? Extending your vacation to include Italy - in particular, the showstopping Lake Como....
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Tulip Time in Belgium
Do you love tulips, hyacinths and daffodils? Don’t miss Floralia in Brussels, which can be a visit during a springtime river cruise in...
- Feb 20
- 2 min
My Top 6 Reasons To Love River Cruising
If you've been reading my articles for a bit, you'll know by now how much I love river cruising. Today I thought I'd share my top 6...
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Utrecht: The Most Interesting Dutch City You’ve Never Heard Of
If, like me, you crave the discovery of under-the-radar destinations and experiences when you travel, Utrecht is for you. This university...
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Austrian Apricot Dumplings!
If there is one thing I've discovered in my travels, there is no limit to the things you can learn during a river cruise! During my visit...
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Dijon, France: So Much More than Mustard
For foodies traveling to France, Dijon (yes, of mustard fame) checks all the boxes. If you select a river cruise that departs from or...
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Make Your River Cruise Even Better with a Barcelona Stay
Wouldn't it be great to hold on to that pleasant vacation feeling a little longer? Consider adding a land package to your Rhone River...
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Why Should You Visit Zaanse Schans? Windmills!
Who doesn't love windmills? If you're traveling on a Rhine River cruise that begins or ends in the Netherlands, a visit to Zaanse Schans...
- Jan 9
- 3 min
A Day at Heidelberg Castle
If the allure of the world’s largest wine barrel isn’t enough to woo you to Heidelberg Castle, consider the dreamy views of the lush...
- Jan 1
- 2 min
Sail Into History, Part 4: Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Seine River
Continuing on with my series of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, today I turn my sights on the Seine and its share of cultural and historical...
- Dec 12, 2022
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Sail Into History, Part 3: Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Rhine River
Last week, we visited the beautiful Wachau Valley in Austria, which is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, we’ll look at UNESCO...
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
Sail into History, Part 2: Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Wachau Valley
Last week, we visited (virtually) some of the most compelling UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the Danube River. Today, we’ll look at...
- Nov 21, 2022
- 3 min
Sail Into History: Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Danube
If you’re one to check UNESCO World Heritage Sites off your travel bucket list, you’ll want to add a Danube River cruise to your...
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
Hike into History Along the Moselle
One of the most compelling aspects of a Europe river cruise is the chance to step into the storied history of the region. There are...
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