Not the Danube: The one river every traveller should sail
It is the enduring watery equivalent of the tree of life, representing the story of our world.
River Cruises
This is what the ultimate cruise ship looks like
From the bar to the spa, here are 10 things that make a perfect cruise ship.
Along the Mekong: A journey back in time
The wealth of water traffic is endlessly fascinating, particularly the goods barges laden to the gunwales. One more small bag of rice could spell doom.
France's rivers of wine
You're not just drinking wine in Bordeaux, you're drinking history.
Germany's enchanting forest of schnapps and murky myths
The Bauernhausmuseum Schneiderhof is a beautifully preserved, 400-year-old slice of rustic German history.
Why a cruise in Asia should be on your bucket list
Riverbanks flaunt thousands of years of history: serene Buddhas, golden temple spires and ruined palaces.
On board the sleek party ship aimed at Millennials
Fun is the overriding theme of this new offering.
Completely immerse yourself in Europe
Europe is all about intimacy. It's about small villages with long histories, and cities that can be explored on foot in a few days.
Cycling the Danube is great, if you have the right bike
Peace and fragrant loveliness inhabit the green hills of Austria's Wachau Valley on the Danube.
No wonder the Germans and French fought over Strasbourg
It turned French in 1681, German in 1871, French again in 1918, German in 1940 and French again in 1944. Welcome to Strasbourg.
Egypt's ancient artefacts are under threat
Egypt's archaeological heritage has been carted off to foreign shores for centuries. What remains is extraordinary, but will it last?
The world's six best stopover cities (for ships)
Some harbours stand out for their natural beauty and easy access to cities and sights.
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