But in terms of the difference between traveling Europe on our own or cruising a river with Viking, both have their pluses.

A growing number of travelers are turning away from the large-ship cruise experience in favor of smaller, off-the-beaten-path river excursions.

They are still my first recommendations in Europe.

A number of new cruise ships are coming online in 2025 and 2026 featuring an abundance of choice, from small ships to large ocean liners.

Competition on France’s Seine River is hotting up, with more ships than ever cruising along this short but history-dense ...

Nuremberg’s Christmas market (pictured) is one of the largest in Germany, with more than 100 chalets full of festive treats ...

If there’s one word that defines the Viking cruise line, it’s simple. I knew my way around as soon as I stepped aboard Viking ...

Festive cruises are most popular with couples and those travelling alone; Riviera Travel even has new solo Christmas markets ...

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I’ve spent the last eight days on a lovely cruise up the Danube (well, technically at this writing I’m still there, but by ...

From river cruises on the Danube to Amsterdam’s Tall Ships and a moving Kiwanis connection abroad, Dyana and Glynn Ellis’ recent travels blended history, culture, and community.

Trafalgar has opened bookings for its 2027 river cruise season, marking an exciting expansion of its growing waterways ...