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First entry of a personal diary journaling a 15-day Budapest to Amsterdam river cruise, sailing on the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers.

From Budapest to Amsterdam, here’s what happens on Viking’s Grand European Tour. Get the itinerary, read day-by-day reviews, and more.

Advice and tips for first time cruisers: choosing a cruise and itinerary, get a bargain, what to pack, and how to maximize your experience.

Planning a Mediterranean cruise? Here are 10 top Adriatic cruise ports you will want to visit, along the coastline between Rome and Athens.

Don’t let motion sickness ruin your dream cruise. These 10 useful remedies and tips will help you avoid getting seasick.

See the best of Alsace in one day, from Strasbourg to Alsatian wine and more.

If you’re spendingi a day in Bratislava on a river cruise, here are some of the best things you can see and do.

One day in Basel, an unusual tourist destination and surprising cultural hub, in the corner where Switzerland, France and Germany meet.

A river cruise stop in Vienna includes a city tour, plus free time for exploring and 2 unique local experiences.

With only one day in Rome, a reader asks if it is realistic to skip the cruise excursion and see the most popular sights on her own.

Visit Rüdesheim am Rhein, a typical riverside winemaking town in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

These Alaska cruise basics will help you choose your best itinerary and get the most out of your trip.

If you have only one day in Dubrovnik, you can see more than just the walled city. Here are a few ideas for your next trip.

We’ve listed the best things to do in Kotor Montenegro, from inside the walls to Kotor Bay, and more.

TOP ARTICLE Our essential itinerary for the best of Amsterdam in one day – canals, museums, restaurants and more.

Experience Slovak wine on a home-hosted visit in Bratislava and learn more about wines in Slovakia and what a family has endured.