6 day Lüftner Rhine River Cruise itinerary and map
Taking a Rhine river cruise is a stress free way of seeing the landscapes and towns of several different countries in one holiday. For my …
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What to pack for a Rhine river cruise – with my Samsonite cabin case
These days I rarely travel with more than a carry on case and avoid checking in luggage wherever possible. Who wants to be stuck for …
Wismar, Germany – A UNESCO World Heritage Site you’ve never heard of?
Wismar is one of those places that you’ve probably never heard of but that shouldn’t stop you planning a visit. It’s small, idyllic, and sits …
Visit the Rüdesheim Music Museum on a Lüftner Rhine River cruise
Standing in the Rüdesheim Music Museum, I felt the wonder and enchantment of a child. A colourful fairground organ started into life with breathy melodies …
Enjoy a Rüdesheimer coffee on a Lüftner Rhine River cruise
On our Rhine river cruise stop at the pretty riverside town of Rüdesheim, we took the opportunity to try the famous Rüdesheimer coffee. Brandy and …
What to expect with Lüftner Cruises – on Amadeus Princess
For our first ever cruise, we joined Amadeus Princess at Basel, for our Rhine River Cruise with Lüftner Cruises. European river cruise ships offer a …
Oberammergau Passion Play and Altötting in Bavaria, Germany
In this travel podcast, I talk about my visit in 2010 the Oberammergau Passion Play in Bavaria, Germany and also visiting the pilgrimage town of …
A pilgrimage to see the Black Madonna at Altötting in Germany
During our visit to Bavaria to see the Oberammergau Passion Play we spent a couple of nights at the pilgrimage town of Altötting, an hour …
Hotel Zur Post in Altötting, Germany – a comfortable Gasthaus
The Hotel Zur Post in Altötting is a large and comfortable 4 star Gasthof hotel that is perfectly located on the main town square of …
Delicious Bavarian Food – 6 traditional dishes to try in Germany
If you like hearty home-style meals and plenty of meat, then Bavaria in Southern Germany is your kind of place. I visited this region of …
Visit the Oberammergau painted houses – in Bavaria, Germany
On our trip to see the Passion Play in Germany, we strolled around town admiring the Oberammergau painted houses or Luftmalerei for which this small …