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 …
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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 …
48 Hours in Budapest – top things to see on a spring break
Last time I was in Budapest it was summertime, with thunderstorms threatening to crack the warm humidity and we took the children to watch the …
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 …
Shopping in Budapest – Folk art and Paprika
When I travel it’s my pleasure to shop for small souvenirs that create memories of my travels. They have to be light and fun, because …
Hiking Through History in Montserrat – Spain
There are few things better than going on a really beautiful hike, but the location can make a huge difference in how memorable the experience …
Intercontinental Budapest Review – a luxury spring break
On a short spring break in Budapest, we stayed at the Intercontinental Budapest. It’s a classy, 5 star hotel that wrapped us in a cocoon …
Cold War Canteen to Literary Salon – 5 Budapest restaurants
For three sisters who’d escaped our families and kitchens for a weekend away, eating out in Budapest was an easy decision. The restaurants are gloriously …