
Once upon the River Danube there were three cities—-Buda on the west bank and Obuda and Pest on the east bank—which were amalgamated into the city of Budapest in 1873 simultaneous with the completion of the Danube’s magnificent Lanchid chain bridge. Today, with over two thousand years of history, this city is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe and the modern architecture blends with the rich, historic past of centuries old castles, palaces and parliament buildings on both banks of the river. It is often referred to as the Queen of the Danube and it’s easy to feel like royalty as you stroll along the cobbled streets of the Castle District and imagine..

Ahhhh, Gluhwein ! Hot and spicy mulled wine, tastes so good with my bratwurst here in the marketplace of Mainz, Germany. Oh, the shopping! Christmas pyramid carousels (Weihnachtspyramids), incense burners called ‘smoking men’ (Raeuchermaennchen), nutcrackers and glass ornaments. Not my favorite, but certainly a holiday treat, Gingerbread (lebkuchen). I’ll have more Gluhwein, bitte! It’s Christmas time on the Rhine River. The holiday..

If you’re thinking of taking short breaks by train, you may not have considered combining these with a cruise. However, by taking cruises by rail, you can combine the comfort of rail travel with the luxury and excitement of a cruise. And by travelling down the Rhine, one of Europe’s most powerful rivers, you are sure to have a memorable break.
Starting off in Switzerland, the beautiful Rhine River spans several countries, crossing..

The city of Berlin, built along the river Spree is a vibrant city that welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the globe on an annual basis. It has several attractions and here is a list of some unusual ones that visitors might not be aware of.
1. The Neue Synagogue at Oranienburger Strasse – This Jewish synagogue was destroyed by Nazis in 1958..

Overview – Lively Antwerp is a wealthy and classy city. Geologically it is situated aside Lier and Herrentals and is the second largest city of Belgium. Antwerp is very famous for its fashion clothing and diamonds. I feel no doubt in someone saying Antwerp as “Diamond Centre of the World” or “Capital of Diamonds”. Antwerp has a vibrant and lively atmosphere for all kind of ages and its youthful vitality can be seen in its bars and clubs. International Cuisine..

Situated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, in the Po Valley, Bologna can be described as the historical explorer’s dream. Free from the hordes of tourists who flock to more popular destinations, Bologna offers the visitor an unparalleled opportunity to discover ancient sites, surrounded by beautiful side streets and medieval piazzas..