When most people think of Nuremberg, they think of the infamous war crimes tribunals that took place here between 1945 and 1946. German officials who participated in the Holocaust were brought here to … [Read more...] about Port Profile: Nuremberg, Germany
Paris and Normandy with AmaWaterways
If you’ve always wanted to see the best of France from the convenience of a river cruise ship, AmaWaterways has just the itinerary for you. Next year, the line is offering and 11-day Paris and … [Read more...] about Paris and Normandy with AmaWaterways
The Emergence of Barging, Part II
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
A Cruise Aboard the Viking Odin
The Avid Cruiser's Ralph Grizzle has been a busy man: after taking part in the christening ceremonies of four of Viking River Cruises' new Longships in Amsterdam, he joined the beautiful Viking Odin … [Read more...] about A Cruise Aboard the Viking Odin