We’ve written before about some of the complications of obtaining visas in order to visit certain countries, and what you can do to ease that process. Typically, this involves utilizing the service of … [Read more...] about Applying for a Visa: Our Personal Experience
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River Cruises and Airfare: Take Control
Sometimes, all that separates a great river cruise from a bad one is a single missed flight connection. Nearly every river cruise line will give you multiple options to book your airfare with them, … [Read more...] about River Cruises and Airfare: Take Control
River Cruise 101: Currency Conundrum
A reader wrote in yesterday to ask what currencies she should bring along on her Danube river cruise. It is the reader’s first river cruise, and she wants to ensure she has enough cash on-hand to pay … [Read more...] about River Cruise 101: Currency Conundrum
Live From the River: Amsterdam
Going Dutch for a Day in Rainy Amsterdam I’ve decided the current weather in Amsterdam must be punishment for my unseasonably warm first visit here last March. The window of my hotel room has become … [Read more...] about Live From the River: Amsterdam
To Tour or Not: Making the Most of Your Time Ashore
One of the chief issues that often crops up on river cruises is that of what to do in each port of call. Sure, each river cruise line offers a selection of complementary excursions in each port that … [Read more...] about To Tour or Not: Making the Most of Your Time Ashore
River Cruise Basics: To Book Early, Or Wait?
We’ve all heard the debate before: Is it better to book early, or wait and hold out for that amazing, last-minute deal? With deep-ocean cruising, ships typically have thousands of berths to … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: To Book Early, Or Wait?