https://player.vimeo.com/video/822486068 One fascinating aspect of canal cruises - and indeed river cruises - is the lock system. Locks allow barges and riverboats to ascend or descend otherwise … [Read more...] about Video: How Locks Work On The French Canals
Back From Back-To-Back Barge Trips
This past Thursday, I returned from France after back-to-back barge trips in Burgundy. To say that my 17 days in France was wonderful would be an understatement. For starters, we had a fun … [Read more...] about Back From Back-To-Back Barge Trips
Checking In: The Thrill Of Hotel Stays Pre- & Post-Cruise
Last week, a regular reader named Ed wrote us to say that our article Saving A Fortune On Business Class Air hit home with him. "We have a wedding in Tuscany in June, and I won’t fly coach," he wrote. … [Read more...] about Checking In: The Thrill Of Hotel Stays Pre- & Post-Cruise
Saving A Fortune On Business Class Air & Other Tips For New Adventures
There are few things in life that match the thrill of a new adventure. I am feeling this right now, as nearly 40 of us are preparing to barge through Burgundy in early April. The preparation got me … [Read more...] about Saving A Fortune On Business Class Air & Other Tips For New Adventures
Bikes & Boats: Some Of My Best Tours Have Been On A Bicycle, Here’s How To Have Yours
Did you know that many river cruise boats carry bicycles on board for guests to use? The bicycles are (or should be) well-maintained and capable of fitting guests of all sizes. Your ship often will … [Read more...] about Bikes & Boats: Some Of My Best Tours Have Been On A Bicycle, Here’s How To Have Yours
Three (Or Four) In A Cabin: Will It Float?
For decades, river cruising has largely been a pursuit for couples; families and solo cruisers need not apply. But that old way of thinking is quickly going out the door, as river cruise lines move to … [Read more...] about Three (Or Four) In A Cabin: Will It Float?