Navagio Beach in Zakynthos – how to get there and what to see
This is the beach that features on practically every postcard of Zante. On the Greek island of Zakynthos it’s known as Navagio beach, but to …
Activities
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 …
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 …
Avoiding altitude sickness on the Tour de Mont Blanc
Before walking the Tour de Mont Blanc, I hadn’t given much thought to the possibilities of altitude sickness. Together with my friend Julia, I walked …
Visiting Thomas Hardy Country and the Acorn Inn in Dorset
Dorset in the early summer. You couldn’t get a more perfect picture of Englishness, I thought, as I drove down to meet my sister for …
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 …
Inspira Santa Marta Hotel Review – boutique hotel in Lisbon
In this guest post, Oneika Raymond reviews the Inspira Santa Marta Hotel in Lisbon where she spent a long weekend soaking up the atmosphere and …
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 …
Wine tasting on the Alsace Wine Route with Lüftner Cruises
Alsace is one of the most picturesque of all wine growing areas along the Rhine, with its fairy-tale walled towns, winding narrow streets and half-timbered …
Tour de Mont Blanc – Day 8 – Rifugio Elena to Rifugio Bonatti
The previous day we’d crossed the jagged mountain peaks from Switzerland into Italy. Now, on Day 8 of our Tour de Mont Blanc walk we …