Last week, I returned home from a trip to Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Croatia and Montenegro. My trip culminated in an ocean cruise combined with a Backroads bicycling adventure, which I wrote about on … [Read more...] about Three Tips For Cruisers Going To Europe
5 Steps To Choosing The Perfect River Cruise (2019 Update)
To the uninitiated, choosing a river cruise can be daunting. In Europe alone, more than two dozen companies offer extended river cruises. The first thing you want to know is what differentiates each … [Read more...] about 5 Steps To Choosing The Perfect River Cruise (2019 Update)
River Cruise 101: Why Cruise?
I see people on our site for a multitude of reasons. Some people using our site are looking to take their first cruise, some are travel agents, some are cruise enthusiasts. One question that I think … [Read more...] about River Cruise 101: Why Cruise?
Young But Still Avid: Meet Your Newest Traveler, Britton
Dear Readers, This introduction is long overdue. My name is Britton, I am the daughter of Ralph Grizzle, and I am 23 years old. Having grown up with a dad with whom I have traveled so often, I have … [Read more...] about Young But Still Avid: Meet Your Newest Traveler, Britton
Deposit Policies Across Major European River Cruise Lines
Much like the process for booking an ocean cruise, those wanting to secure their place aboard a river cruise have to start by putting down a deposit. That’s where the similarities end, though. Each … [Read more...] about Deposit Policies Across Major European River Cruise Lines
Six Tips for Smoother River Cruising
With the 2018 European river cruise season about to begin in a few weeks, we're gearing up for a number of adventures on the rivers. How to make the most of those? Certainly, pre-planning is key … [Read more...] about Six Tips for Smoother River Cruising