Leprechauns and Lamb Stew | A Visit to Ireland
Ireland – a land known for leprechauns, the Irish lilt, and less than perfect weather. So why do travelers flock to its shores? Some come ...
Katakolon, Greece
Katakolon or Katalolo is a small port town located on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. The town, which many still classify as a village, is situated in the municipality of Pyrgos, and is known for being a popular stop for cruise ships.
Anyone for Afternoon Tea?
Have you enjoyed a traditional British tea in your travels? If not, you are missing out on a delightful custom. You don’t have to visit the British Isles to partake of this meal as many hotels, restaurants and cruise lines offer their version...
Copenhagen, Happiest City in the World
If you are taking a Baltic cruise or tour, chances are you will be visiting the so-called “happiest city in the world”, Copenhagen. Situated on two tiny islands, Zealand and Amager, Copenhagen is both the capital city and most populous city in Denmark with ...
The Spanish Riding School | A Vienna Highlight
If you are visiting Vienna whether it is on an independent holiday, a guided tour or a river cruise, you might wish to take in a performance of the Spanish Riding School, world famous for its Lipizzaner horses and dressage.
Madeira
Madeira is an archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean about 500 kilometers from the closest land, in this case the continent of Africa.
Things To Do In Stockholm, Sweden
Is there a cruise or visit to the Baltic states in your future? Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is sure to be on your list of places to explore. Stockholm has its location on a series of islands, ...
Málaga, Spain
Málaga is the capital city of the Spanish province of the same name. It lies in the Andalusian region of Spain on the southern coast bordering the Alboran Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean. It is about ...
Enchanting Strasbourg
One visits many memorable cities whilst on a Rhine River cruise, but a personal favorite is Strasbourg in France. Its name does not sound French but like many border cities, it has a very ‘To and Fro" past. A guide on a boat tour of the city remarked that...
Sint Maarten or Saint Martin: Which Will It Be?
In the Caribbean there is a smaller island that presents two faces to the world. Such diversity in one stop may be one of the reasons this destination is so popular ... It is the island of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin!