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One of the most recurring types of attraction that you can see on a river cruise is the castle. Castles are widespread across Europe, including in the UK, and they are often some of the most impressive structures standing today. Castles have existed for many hundreds of years, and they are still hugely fascinating insights […]
An Elbe River cruise is a great way to explore some of East Germany’s most memorable cities, including the capital of the Saxony region, Dresden, which you’re likely to visit, whichever itinerary you book. It’s a fascinating place rich in history and some river cruise lines dock overnight, giving you even more time to explore. […]
Themed river cruises along the waterways of Europe are certainly growing in popularity and in past blogs, I’ve discussed everything from music and Jewish heritage-themed voyages offered by a number of river cruise lines. This week however, I stumbled across the most unusual one yet – namely Cruise Trek 2013. The clue is in the […]
In my last blog, I shared with you my love of touring the UK’s castles and how, once I’d seen all of those, I’d probably book myself on a river cruise in Europe, which as I explained, was a great way to go castle-spotting. My travels took me to the mighty Rhine, certainly the most […]
Following the continued success of Viking River Cruises and the launch of new ships with an incredible regularity, the cruise line has now taken its first steps into the world of ocean cruising with the launch of Viking Ocean Cruises. The new brand was actually announced back in May but it’s only this week that […]
If you’re anything like me, your holidays around the UK typically involve a castle visit or three. Admittedly, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to medieval fortifications in the British Isles, but the issue of wherabouts I’d go when I ran out of castles to see on our own shores got me thinking and […]
Titan Tours has launched the new brochure for river cruise in 2014 with some interesting new additions to the line. Passengers now have the widest range of choice for cruises and destinations that they’ve ever been able to select from when booking a cruise with Titan. The usual popular European rivers are included in the […]
A lot of river cruises are centered around Germany. It’s a country well-known for having major rivers passing through the lands, including the Rhine, the Danube and the Elbe. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of top facts about the nation, some of which you might find useful on a river cruise, […]
The Seine is France’s best-known river and a cruise along it is a great way to explore the country’s celebrated capital and a number of its most historic sites and towns, too. As you would imagine, there’s a wide choice of shore excursions available but here’s a look at five of the best you can […]
In modern society Paris is one of the most prominent cities in Europe, playing a huge role in contemporary politics and a hub of current cultures. But what about the Paris of old? How important has the city been throughout the ages? Here’s an overview to three eras of Paris throughout the ages, giving you […]