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
Danube River Cruises: Living The Suite Life On AMAWATERWAYS
Junior suites are spacious on AMAWATERWAYS, which boasts Europe's youngest fleet of river cruise vessels. I'm currently cruising the Danube River on Amalegro in Junior Suite 303, which measures a … [Read more...] about Danube River Cruises: Living The Suite Life On AMAWATERWAYS
Size Matters: Peter Deilmann’s Mozart
Perhaps the biggest surprise for passengers on Peter Deilmann Cruises’ Mozart is that they will get to put their swimsuits to good use. Indeed, many of the passengers I spoke with on a September … [Read more...] about Size Matters: Peter Deilmann’s Mozart
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
Cruising & Cycling Europe’s Rivers
On tap for European river cruises: more choices of pre- and post-cruise tours, more special interest programs and more bicycles. Yes, more bicycles. River cruise companies continue to add bicycles and … [Read more...] about Cruising & Cycling Europe’s Rivers
