Adding to France’s grand atmosphere, there over 40,000 châteaux dotted across the country. Châteaux have longstanding histories as hunting lodges, summer residences and homes of French people of nobility. Each one is unique and may feature immaculate gardens, ancient tapestries and paintings, and plenty of stories. Here are seven of […]
A river cruise through Hungary is sure to surprise with its special folklore traditions, mouthwatering cuisine and spectacular scenery. While many flock to Budapest, one of Europe’s most dynamic capital cities, there is more to Hungary than meets the eye. Here are some fascinating places to visit in Hungary on […]
Antoni Gaudí was born in Rues, Spain in 1852, unbeknownst to anyone that he would become such an influential figure. He grew up with a deep love of nature that is displayed in many of his current works today. Gaudí was a pioneer for colour, texture, movement and trencadis (using […]
When you think of Europe and its capital cities, the ever-popular Rome, Barcelona and Paris usually spring to mind. And don’t get us wrong, these cities are popular for good reason! However, today, we’d like to introduce you to seven of Europe’s lesser-known capital cities. Smaller, but equally as epic, […]
There are a multitude of great rivers to roam in Europe with Avalon Waterways, so let’s break them down for you. 1. Douro River Meaning “River of Gold”, sailing on the Douro is a transfixing way to discover the gems of Portugal’s wine region. It weaves a course through some […]
Grand, magnificent, cultured, historic – all words that come to mind when Austria is on the cards. As a stalwart of Central Europe, it has built up many timeless traditions over time. Here are some fascinating traditions from Austria. Gemuetlichkeit Austrians love nothing more than to sit down with friends […]