Dinner in Rudesheim am Rhein on a River Cruise: Worth It?
Visit Rüdesheim am Rhein, a typical riverside winemaking town in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Linda Bibb
One Day in Alsace France
See the best of Alsace in one day, from Strasbourg to Alsatian wine and more.
What Is on a Rhine River Cruise Itinerary?
Considering a European river cruise? Here’s what to expect, plus our Rhine River cruise itinerary from Basel to Amsterdam.
Visit Marimurtra Botanical Garden in Blanes, Spain
Marimurtra Botanical Garden overlooks the town of Blanes, Spain. Blanes is a cute seaside town with a beautiful harbor and homes sitting precariously on the rocky hills nearby.
A Quick Tour of Heidelberg Castle
A river cruise excursion to Heidelberg Germany, with a quick Heidelberg Castle tour and a walk through the town. Includes tips and photos.
Tel Dan Nature Reserve: Off Israel’s Tourist Track
Visit Tel Dan Nature Reserve, one of Israel’s most beautiful and historic sites, standing since before the time of Abraham.
A Day in the Black Forest
Touring the Black Forest means cuckoo clocks, glass blowing, and (of course) tasting the world famous Black Forest Cake.
An Evening Stroll Through Breisach, Germany
Enjoy an evening walk through the cobbled streets of Breisach am Rhein, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest. Includes photos.
Bom Jesus do Monte: Braga Portugal’s Catholic Shrine
Catholic shrine Bom Jesús do Monte (Good Jesus of the Mountain), with its dramatic staircase, is outside Braga, in northern Portugal.
Asian Squat Toilet: How to Use It (Step-by-Step)
Squat toilet, Asian toilet, squatty potty, whatever you call it, it’s not a porcelain throne. Here’s how to use it.
What It’s Like Living in Panama City
We reflect on what it’s like to live in Panama City and show you our Panamanian apartment.
Rhine Getaway: First Day on a Viking River Cruise
What is it like to set sail on the one-week-long Viking Rhine River cruise, sailing between Basel and Amsterdam?