Until the 13th Century, Esztergom was the capital of Hungary. The city of Budapest was formed in 1873, where the three cities of Buda, Pest and Óbuda were joined and named the country’s capital. With a great deal of the city having been granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status, Budapest […]
River Cruise
How to Pack for a River Cruise
River cruising allows you to move effortlessly through landscapes and villages; the ship is your hotel! As it peacefully takes you from place to place, you get to enjoy the perfect combination of onboard and on-land experiences. As river cruising is a newer way to travel, it comes as little […]
Judy Bailey: 10 Reasons for choosing an Avalon Waterways river cruise
Ever wondered what it would be like to do a river cruise? Here’s ten reasons to choose one with us, from Judy Bailey, the Godmother of the Avalon Imagery II. From the quaint villages, to the delicious food, to our renowned Suite Ships which will be your home-away-from-home, join us […]
10 Picture-Perfect Places to Photograph on a European River Cruise
River cruising in Europe presents the perfect opportunity to break away from the busy cities and experience the old-world charm of smaller towns. From the colourful, half-timbered houses in the Alsace region, to red-roofed villages tucked in the Czech countryside, these are our top 10 picks for the best places […]
5 Not-to-miss Mekong Experiences
The mighty Mekong River is a trans-boundary river, flowing through Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, China and Myanmar. Winding through some of the world’s most fertile land, along its banks, human life is connected to the water. See daily life come alive as you cruise down the lower Mekong through Vietnam […]
8 Facts About the Galapagos
Travelling to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands is on many travellers bucket lists. It’s the ultimate location for experiencing a bit of life off-grid, up-close animal encounters and one-of-a-kind landscapes … to name a few! With its unique, tropical location on the Equator, the Galapagos is the perfect year-round destination as temperatures […]