Category: Europe

Spain: A Soaring and Splendid Symphony
Fiery passion. The fine wines of Rioja. Architecture that ranges from traditional Moorish arches and soaring Gothic spires to the surreal works of Gaudi. Cuisine with deep roots in the sea and on land. Wide vegas rising […]

Russian River Cruise Ship Refurbished
The MS Nizhny Novgorod, refurbished in 2019, is one of the most comfortable ships to cruise the Russian waterways. Built in East Germany in 1977, this four-deck vessel has a pleasing design and features elegant […]

Italy: Beyond Venice, Florence and Rome
If you think you’ve seen all of the great country of Italy, we have some new and exciting recommendations for you! Italy is no doubt one of the most popular countries in Europe and one […]

East Africa: Natural Wonders and Epic Wildlife
The eastern coast of the African continent is a pure and largely untarnished region that not only contains some of the most fascinating creatures and thrilling landscapes in the entire world but is also not […]

Bolivia: A Wealth of Culture, History and Nature
Its isolated, land-locked locale lends it a cultural richness unparalleled in any other South American nation. It boasts one of the planet’s lowest population densities and most dramatic geographic extremes. The peaks of the Andes […]

What if Westeros was Europe?
If you’re a Game of Thrones (GoT) fan, there’s a good chance you have dedicated a fair amount of time to comparing the fictional continent of Westeros to modern day Europe. George R.R Martin based […]

Eastern Europe: Old-World Charm & Robust Histories
By its very geography, Eastern Europe has been at a cultural crossroads since the emergence of the first civilisations. Valuable goods from spices and amber to silver and gold have been traded here, cultural traditions […]

A Complete Guide to Gate 1’s River Cruise Experiences
Imagine unpacking your bag just once and settling in to your river ship cabin with an ever-changing view. You indulge in a generous array of amenities as Europe’s most charming villages, lush vineyards, bucolic landscapes, […]