Japan is world-famous for its deep-rooted culture, developed over centuries and influenced by Shinto religion, Buddhism and Confucianism. Today, Japan holds social harmony and hard work at the forefront of its culture so let’s take a look at some of the fascinating traditions in Japan. Take a bow Whether you […]
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What I learnt about river cruising in my 20’s
Sophie, from our Customer Services team in Australia, recently experienced our Avalon Waterways Burgundy & Provence river cruise with Nice extension. Read on to find out more about her experience. Setting out on an Avalon Waterways river cruise, I got a few confused looks. It’s quite uncommon to see somebody […]
The best of the Moselle River
Meet the Moselle River, also known as the Rhine’s peaceful little sister. Passing through France, Germany and Luxembourg, an Avalon Waterways river cruise highlights plentiful Riesling vines, fairytale castles and charming half-timbered houses. There’s much to see and do, but here’s the best of the Moselle River. Cochem The tiny […]
Underrated places to visit in New York City
Made up of five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island), there is always something to see, do and eat in New York City. Each borough comes together to form a complex melting pot of cultures and history. While we love landmarks like the Empire State Building and […]
A year in London: what season should you visit London in?
The combination of old meets new is just one of the many aspects that makes London so special. The English capital is perfect for any kind of traveller – whether you prefer to wile away your time in a museum, people-watch in a park, or tick off as many foodie […]
How to choose which river to cruise on with Avalon’s Exotics collection
Have you already ticked off a river cruise in Europe? Or perhaps you’re after a river cruise in a more colourful destination? Avalon Waterways offers several cruises along famed rivers such as the Mekong, Nile and Amazon. It can prove tricky to plan so here’s how to choose which river […]