A Mekong River cruise begins with questions. How will I get there comfortably? Will I be able to rest on the plane? Are visas required? Shots? Do I need malaria prophylactics? What is the ship … [Read more...] about The Nuts & Bolts Of A Mekong Cruise: Visa, Airlines and Insurance
The best new amenities on river cruise ships
River cruise ships have been amping up everything from the quality of their food (AMAWATERWAYS, for instance, has completely overhauled its fish program to ensure fresh fish is served at lunch and … [Read more...] about The best new amenities on river cruise ships
Linz, Austria: European Cultural Capital 2009
Austria's third largest city, Linz is a charming town where river cruisers dock alongside the Danube's banks within walking distance of the city center. … [Read more...] about Linz, Austria: European Cultural Capital 2009
Bratislava, Slovakia
Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava was a “capital in exile” for Hungary’s kings and archbishops during Turkey’s occupation of Hungary and most of the middle Danube basin from 1526 to 1784. River … [Read more...] about Bratislava, Slovakia
The Dutch Way
In the Netherlands, it is said, there are more bicycles than people. The statistics, thanks to the web site Amsterdamize: Population: 16.5 million Bikes: 18 million New bikes sold a year: … [Read more...] about The Dutch Way
Choose To Cruise The Danube
Immortalized by Johann Strauss in Blue Danube Waltz, the Danube winds from Germany’s Black Forest through Austria into the Balkans before dumping into the Black Sea. … [Read more...] about Choose To Cruise The Danube