28 Helpful Tips for First Time Cruisers
Advice and tips for first time cruisers: choosing a cruise and itinerary, get a bargain, what to pack, and how to maximize your experience.
Cruising the Middle Rhine Valley
Cruise the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO site, to see imposing castles, historic towns, verdant vineyards and legendary Lorelei Rock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?