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Standing Where History Was Made: Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery Normandy
I thought I knew about D-Day until I stood at the American Cemetery looking down at Omaha Beach. The distance those soldiers climbed under fire seemed impossible. Visiting Normandy on a Seine River cruise brings history to life in a way that books and documentaries never could.
Oct 32 min read
The Most Peaceful Place I've Ever Been: Kinderdijk, Netherlands
I've visited Kinderdijk twice, and it remains one of the most serene places I know. These 18th-century Dutch windmills still pump water today, their sails turning rhythmically in the breeze. Whether you bike, walk, or just listen, Kinderdijk touches your soul in unexpected ways.
Oct 32 min read
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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 24, 20222 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 10, 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...
Apr 3, 20223 min read
Hanging Out With the Habsburgs
Hanging Out with the Habsburgs: A Guide to Visiting Austria’s Schӧnbrunn Palace and Gardens The Story of Schönbrunn Built in celebration...
Mar 27, 20223 min read
A Journey Through Iconic WWII Sites in Normandy
If you’re a history buff with a particular interest in World War II, a river cruise that includes Normandy is perfect for you. Not only...
Mar 20, 20223 min read
Kolsch Beer Tasting in Cologne
Don't Go Kölsch Tasting in Cologne Until You've Read This! ​ Prost! Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about beer - the famous...
Mar 13, 20222 min read
Four Not-to-be-Missed Durnstein Experiences
If visions of storybook castles, misty vineyards and fairytale villages dance in your head, set sail along the Danube River to Austria’s...
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Bretzels & Beyond in Wertheim
You’ve sailed into the quaint town of Wertheim, set along the tranquil Main River in Germany. Having experienced or about to experience...
Feb 28, 20222 min read
Discover Cologne's Crowning Achievement
If there’s one place you absolutely must visit when you’re in Cologne, Germany, it’s the city’s stunning landmark cathedral. Known by its...
Feb 21, 20223 min read
What to Pack on a River Cruise
If there’s one piece of travel advice I can impart today, it’s this: Do not forget to pack a raincoat. No matter where you’re going, you...
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Get to Know Van Gogh on Your River Cruise
Many of the most memorable moments of a Europe river cruise take place off the ship - as lovely as the ships are - in the winding...
Feb 14, 20223 min read
What is Rudesheimer Coffee
If you’re already on an epic, long-awaited river-cruise vacation, why not indulge in an epic cup of coffee? Move over, Keurig, or even...
Feb 7, 20223 min read
A Visit to Clam Castle
It’s not every day you can possibly meet up with a living count in his own castle - and yes, when you take a river cruise through...
Jan 31, 20222 min read
Belgian Waffles or Dutch Pancakes
Taste the Difference: Belgian Waffles or Dutch Pancakes? Perfectly golden brown on top and light and fluffy inside, smothered in white...
Jan 17, 20222 min read
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. ...
Jan 10, 20223 min read
What to do in Salzburg
So your Danube river cruise takes you to Salzburg? Lucky you! Storybook Salzburg is a pure delight. While it’s surely worth more than a...
Jan 3, 20222 min read
The Tale Behind Tulip Time
If you have a green thumb or are simply a garden lover, tulip time in the Netherlands is likely to be atop your travel bucket list....
Dec 28, 20213 min read
Monet's Gardens in Giverny
Imagine for a moment what it might be like to wander through an artistic muse - that space in the world that so inspired someone’s...
Dec 13, 20212 min read
Where in the World to River Cruise
Where Can I River Cruise? You’ve settled on a river cruise - you’re drawn to the small ships, the off-the-beaten-path destinations, the...
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Shore Excursions - Extraordinary Experiences
Extraordinary Experiences on River Cruises Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to...
Nov 29, 20213 min read
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