In a few weeks’ time, I will be boarding Tauck’s Swiss Jewel for an exciting adventure along the Danube. Traveling from Budapest to Prague, my 12-night itinerary includes stops in some of the most … [Read more...] about Salzburg, or Cesky Krumlov?
Three Emerging European River Cruise Runs
The epicenter of river cruising without a doubt lies in Europe; the sheer number of itineraries and ports of call nestled along the continent’s Main, Rhine, Rhone, and Danube rivers is absolutely … [Read more...] about Three Emerging European River Cruise Runs
River Cruising Through Christmas
It’s time to talk about Christmas. I don’t mean the actual day itself, or any festivities revolving around a certain jolly, red-jacketed fellow. But there is good reason to want to think about … [Read more...] about River Cruising Through Christmas
River Cruise Essential Experience: Viennese Cafes
A popular staple of every Danube River cruise, the Austrian city of Vienna is packed with so many historic attractions, events, palaces and places of significance that you could spend a week here and … [Read more...] about River Cruise Essential Experience: Viennese Cafes
Updating our City Guides: Kelheim, Germany
Have you heard of Kelheim before? Probably not, but there's good reason why you should know about this quaint little town nestled in the mountains of Bavarian Germany. Located near Regensburg and … [Read more...] about Updating our City Guides: Kelheim, Germany
Expect the Unexpected: Fluctuating Waterway Levels
As I write this, I am sitting in a hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, having had the misfortunate of timing my journey with the arrival of Hurricane Isaac. And so I did what nearly any traveler in my … [Read more...] about Expect the Unexpected: Fluctuating Waterway Levels