In last week’s survey asking What, If Anything, Is Holding You Back From River Cruising In Europe, more than half of respondents (52 percent) said that it was war in the Ukraine that made them … [Read more...] about Biggest Concern Among River Cruisers: War In Ukraine & Covid Surges In Europe, What It’s Like To Be Here Now
Follow Along As We Barge The French Canals
The time has finally arrived. Next week, I fly to France for two barge trips, back to back, in Alsace and in Burgundy. I'll post as often as possible on Instagram and also here on River Cruise … [Read more...] about Follow Along As We Barge The French Canals
Five Reasons Why CroisiEurope Is Exceptional, Plus New River, Barge & Coastal Programs For 2022/23
Before getting into the meat of this article, I would like to take a moment to praise CroisiEurope. Here's five reasons why I think the Strasbourg-based company is an exceptional cruise … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why CroisiEurope Is Exceptional, Plus New River, Barge & Coastal Programs For 2022/23
Sailing & Selling Now: CroisiEurope’s Summer 2021 France Itineraries
With summer underway and France officially re-opening to North American travelers in early June, CroisiEurope is marking the 2021 summer season with the resumption of the company’s diverse itineraries … [Read more...] about Sailing & Selling Now: CroisiEurope’s Summer 2021 France Itineraries
River Cruising’s Unlikeliest Pioneer: In Strasbourg, Where River Cruising Changed Course
In previous posts, we learned how river cruising evolved from an experimental steamboat on the Saône to paddle-wheelers plying rivers in the United States and Europe to something resembling river … [Read more...] about River Cruising’s Unlikeliest Pioneer: In Strasbourg, Where River Cruising Changed Course
The Best River Cruise Lines For Solo Travelers
Doing my first river cruise alone was one of the most fulfilling travel experiences of my life. There is something about traveling solo that makes me feel fiercely independent and unstoppable. The … [Read more...] about The Best River Cruise Lines For Solo Travelers