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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 […]
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 […]
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
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.
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 […]
It looks like my blog post on the Queen enjoying river cruises has reached the A-List in Hollywood, and not just the loyal readers of normal. For The Sun newspaper have today announced that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are now seriously considering chartering the same ship, the Hebridean Princess, for their wedding. According to […]
This is a guest post, coming from a reader who wanted to share their experience of a river cruise: One of the real pleasures to be had on any river cruise is to be able just to sit back in comfort and watch the world go by. For this you need fine weather, a […]
Running through Southeast Asia, the Mekong River (known as the Lancang in China) is the longest river in the region. Flowing through China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, the Mekong River is the world’s 12th largest river and the 7th longest in Asia. An unforgettable adventure Changing dramatically as it weaves its way through […]
It’s not just the normal person who enjoys a river cruise. This week Her Royal Highness The Queen enjoyed a short river cruise on-board the royal barge, the Gloriana. The ornate ship, rowed by royal waterman dressed in scarlet livery, took a short trip from near Windsor Castle along the Thames before turning round for […]
No other river cruise experience will allow you to enjoy a safari than along the River Chobe in Africa. With a specially-designed ship allowing you to come up and close with spectacular African animals, this is one journey you will truly never forget. A typical cruise/safari will allow you to begin your adventure in Cape […]