After leaving Bulgaria, Emerald Sky proceeded upriver along the Danube. Our destination was Belgrade, Serbia, but first we'd need to pass through a couple of locks and, more significantly, the Iron … [Read more...] about Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part 3
Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part 2
Though I’ve been globe-trotting for decades, today would mark the first time that I would set foot on Bulgarian soil. I have Emerald Cruises to thank for helping me notch a new country — two, in fact, … [Read more...] about Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part 2
Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part I
At the newly opened "5 To Go" in Bucharest, Romania, all items sell for just 5 lei each (about US$1.25). Cappuccino, 5 lei; croissant, 5 lei; freshly squeezed lemonade or orange juice, only 5 lei. The … [Read more...] about Enchantment Of Eastern Europe, Bucharest To Budapest On Emerald Sky Part I
Four Voyage Reports Ahead
From this week through the end of April, we'll be on four river cruises in Europe. Are any of ours among your favorites? Aaron Saunders will be cruising on Vantage's River Voyager through March … [Read more...] about Four Voyage Reports Ahead
Help In Planning Your First Or Next River Cruise
If you look at the list below, you're looking at nearly 180 days on more than a dozen different river cruise vessels operated by 10 river cruise companies. That's a lot of time on river cruisers, and … [Read more...] about Help In Planning Your First Or Next River Cruise
Six Exceptional Values For 2016 River Cruising
With the holidays over and done for another year, you might be surprised to learn that January is actually one of the best months to plan and book a river cruise. With European river cruises on winter … [Read more...] about Six Exceptional Values For 2016 River Cruising