Travel Tips

Every river cruise line's website makes it sound like the best choice. That's their job, after all. So if you're trying to figure out how to choose a river cruise line, the good news is you don't need to compare every line side-by-side on every single detail. After...

So you've booked a Christmas markets cruise, and now you're staring at your closet wondering what on earth to bring. I've been there! When we sailed the Rhine during market season, I absolutely loved seeing Strasbourg, Cologne, and Colmar all decked out in festive...

How many days to spend in Amsterdam before a river cruise, plus where to stay, what to book early, and the one souvenir to skip.

What river cruise water levels actually mean for your trip, which rivers are most affected, and why a scary headline doesn’t have to change your plans.

Confused by river cruise balcony types? Here’s what veranda, French balcony, and open-air really mean, and what each cruise line calls them.

One of the reasons we started a river cruising blog is because it's one of those travel experiences that completely changes how you see Europe. All the major rivers in Europe are like these liquid highways that take you through the most gorgeous scenery while you're...

Ever wanted to sail through the world’s most beautiful vineyards? Here are the 5 best European river cruises for wine lovers!

Not sure if you’d like a river cruise? Here are the signs that a river cruise might actually be the perfect vacation for you.

Here are 7 essential tips for your first river cruise, including what to pack, how to research ports, electronics you’ll need, and more.

When cruising the rivers of Europe, one of the most fascinating aspects of the journey is passing through the river locks. These engineering marvels not only serve a crucial function in river navigation, but also add a fun and unique element of river cruising....