The Rhine has welcomed visitors for many years now as a gateway for the hustle and bustle of big cities and the charm of smaller towns and villages. Fancy yourself a bit of a foodie? A history buff? Or do you like to keep active while away from home? Whatever your interests, we’ve created a river […]
The Rhine is one of Europe’s most iconic rivers, flowing northbound from Graubünden in the Swiss Alps, through Germany and the Netherlands, and finally ending at the North Sea. Here are four unmissable German ports along the romantic Rhine, each with its own history and charm that we’re sure you’ll love. Mainz With half-timbered houses and medieval market squares, Mainz is […]
As consumers, we’re used to seeing huge sales year-round, often attached to every hallmark holiday, however there is one type of purchase which is best made in advance and that’s travel! On top of securing some of the best deals on offer there are many advantages to booking early, saving you time, […]
Have you ever participated in a cooking class during your travels? Or marvelled at the food markets of a city? Or perhaps, there’s one meal that you had one time that you’ve never forgotten about. If you’re anything like us, you’ll agree when we say that food has got to […]
By Keith Jenkins Originally Posted to www.velvetescape.com Avalon Waterways is a river cruise company with a fleet of ‘Suite Ships’ that ply the major rivers in Europe and Asia. Not a fan of (ocean) cruises, I went on my first river cruise several years ago and I was hooked! Recently, […]
By Matt Long Originally posted to www.landlopers.com Food is always an important aspect of any trip, but sometimes what I find to eat and drink takes on even greater importance. That was the case most recently when I sailed along the Danube from Budapest to Linz, Austria on a river […]