In our last post, we touched on how the barging industry came into existence, driven largely by circumstance and the actions of a few enterprising individuals. But even as the concept of barging grew … [Read more...] about The Emergence of Barging, Part II
The Emergence of Barging, Part I
Before there was river cruising, there was barging. Historically, barges were used to transport goods along the waterways of Europe. They could carry bulk and other cargo that was difficult to … [Read more...] about The Emergence of Barging, Part I
AmaWaterways’ Grand 21-Day Adventure
If you’ve always wanted to take a river cruise but found that the standard weeklong river cruise just isn’t enough time to spend in the historic embrace of Europe, AmaWaterways has put together just … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways’ Grand 21-Day Adventure
Tauck’s new Taste of France
River cruisers that are passionate about the culinary delights of Europe are sure to find plenty to enjoy with Tauck’s newly announced 10-day Taste of France itinerary, operated aboard the elegant MS … [Read more...] about Tauck’s new Taste of France
River Cruise of the Week: AmaWaterways’ Rhine Winter Voyage
In September, we featured AmaWaterways’ Christmas Time Cruise as our River Cruise of the Week. Operated this year aboard AmaLegro, AmaLyra andAmaDolce, this classic weeklong voyage whisks guests on a … [Read more...] about River Cruise of the Week: AmaWaterways’ Rhine Winter Voyage
River Cruise of the Week: Avalon’s Paris and Normandy
When many people think of France, they first think of Paris, with its iconic Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and glorious Arc de Triomphe. But there’s more to France than just the City of Light. … [Read more...] about River Cruise of the Week: Avalon’s Paris and Normandy