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Sep 10, 20243 min read
Discover the Wonders of Egypt on a Nile River Cruise
Is a cruise on the Nile worth it? Discover the luxury, history, and culture of Egypt on a Nile River cruise.


Jun 20, 20233 min read
Unveiling the Best-Kept Secrets of Prague: Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring the City's Hidden Gems
An Ultimate Guide to Prague Prague is as pretty as the websites and travel brochures promise, and thankfully, for river cruise travelers,...
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Sep 11, 20222 min read
Seeing the Sound of Music in Rüdesheim
In a half-timbered, storybook building that was once home to medieval knights, music lovers will find more than 350 mechanical musical...


Sep 4, 20223 min read
Rothenburg Highlights
Turrets? Towers? Taverns? Rothenberg, Germany, has it all. This impeccably preserved medieval town on the River Tauber is for anyone with...


Aug 28, 20223 min read
Highlights of the Columbia & Snake Rivers
Step back into a gilded age of American river travel, sailing on the largest overnight riverboat west of the Mississippi. While you won’t...


Aug 21, 20223 min read
A Day With Van Gogh
Art-loving river cruisers on Paris and Normandy sailings must take the chance to stop at Auberge Ravoux in the heart of Auvers-sur-Oise,...


Aug 14, 20222 min read
The Legend of Lorelei
The Rhine River Gorge is world-renowned for its incredible combination of geological, historical and cultural nuances. What this means...


Jul 31, 20223 min read
Romancing the River - The Best of Holland & Belgium
With its medieval castles, historic city centers, idyllic landscapes dotted with picturesque windmills and, of course, chocolate, Holland...


Jul 24, 20223 min read
Romancing the River - The Rhine
How can one not wax poetic about a European river lined with picturesque castles that sparked countless fairy tales and legends? From...


Jul 17, 20222 min read
Romancing the River - The Seine
Sail through the City of Love on a river cruise in Paris … and beyond. As you glide into the city along the Seine, you’ll have a...


Jul 10, 20223 min read
Romancing the River - The Danube
Muse to countless composers and writers over the centuries, the Danube River is the heart of Central Europe - and it will surely capture...


Jul 4, 20223 min read
A Visit to Vilshofen
One of the perks of river cruising in Europe is the ability to walk right off the ship into a delightful town and feel immediately part...


Jun 26, 20222 min read
Rouen Revealed
What to See During Your Day in Rouen Star of a 30-painting series by Claude Monet, the gorgeous, Gothic-style cathedral (also known as...


Jun 19, 20222 min read
A Visit to the Anne Frank House
Visiting the Anne Frank House is a sobering, yet necessary, experience when visiting Amsterdam. The museum famously tells the history of...


Jun 5, 20222 min read
Bring the Spirit of European Christmas Markets Home: How to Make Mulled Wine
Christmas markets in Europe take the holiday traditions up a notch. With the scent of roasted chestnuts in the air, the sound of caroling...


May 22, 20222 min read
The Quaint Village of Spitz
One of the many perks of river cruising in Europe - and reasons I love it so much - is the ability to slip in and out of towns that most...


May 15, 20223 min read
Cruising the Great American Rivers
Move over Europe. Await your turn, Alaska. Today, I turn my cruise focus to North America’s mighty rivers, from the Mississippi to the...


May 8, 20222 min read
What is a Mozart Chocolate
As ubiquitous as a Hershey’s Kiss in America, Mozart chocolates in Austria are a beloved confectionary tradition. Mozartkugel (or...


May 1, 20223 min read
Cycling Cologne
As an active observer on two wheels, a biking visitor to Cologne will earn a deeper appreciation of this fascinating cathedral city at...


Apr 24, 20222 min read
Move Over Christmas Markets
Just about anyone who is interested in river cruising in Europe knows about the continent’s famous Christmas markets. But did you know...


Apr 10, 20223 min read
Moving Moments at the Mozart House
Mozart is a constant in our house. Whether it’s my husband or my daughter playing one of the great composer’s masterful pieces on the...


Apr 3, 20223 min read
Let's Talk Truffles
What’s one of the most authentic experiences one can have when visiting Avignon, France? Truffle hunting! If offered the opportunity...
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