Matt Wolfe Matt Wolfe

A Foodie's Guide to River Cruising in Europe

A European river cruise is more than a scenic journey—it’s an opportunity to explore Europe’s rich culinary traditions and indulge in some of the finest food and drink the continent has to offer. Whether you’re dining onboard with regional specialties or discovering new flavors in port, every meal becomes part of the adventure. So, if you’re a foodie with a passion for travel, river cruising might just be the perfect way to satisfy both your appetite and your wanderlust.

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Carol Birkner Carol Birkner

Monaco’s Soulful Native Cuisine Is Worth the Trip

If shopping were a national sport, Monaco’s ultra-modern One Monte-Carlo mixed-use development, which opened in 2019, would qualify it for championship rounds. Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Alexander McQueen, and dozens more iconic houses claim boutiques below posh new apartments in the heart of Monte-Carlo, just steps from the Place du Casino.

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Carol Birkner Carol Birkner

First Look: Silver Nova Lights Up the Seas

Typically, cruise lines are excited to trumpet their latest ships’ go-kart tracks, towering waterslides, submarines, and robot bartenders. The seas are brimming with diversions.

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Matt Wolfe Matt Wolfe

Rhine River Cruise: Basel and Strasbourg

UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Upper Middle Rhine Valley, between Koblenz and Bingen, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site known for its picturesque landscapes, castles, and vineyards.

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