St. Anton is known as the birthplace of alpine skiing, but just over the Arlberg massif in Vorarlberg, summertime is still a largely undiscovered treasure. Fly to Zurich and it’s an easy and sce…
Cruising Europe’s scenic rivers
Lush vineyards, ancient riverside castles and ruins, cobblestone market squares, vibrant tulip fields and timeless villages – these are just some of the wonderful discoveries you’ll make cruisin…
What to expect onboard a Scenic European river cruise
There is something “fairy-tale” like about a European river cruise. From the comfort of your Scenic Space-Ship, you’re treated to the colourful European landscape where sprawling vineyards and castles…
First-timer guide to a European river cruise
In 1992, an engineering marvel changed the course of the European river cruise industry. A feat of earth moving proportions, the completion of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal made it possible to navigate …
The cobblestone path less travelled
The very nature of a European river cruise is to showcase the beauty and magic of the waterways. One that highlights not only the tried-and-true places of Amsterdam, Paris or Vienna, but the lesser kn…
Italy’s incredible vanishing village
It is just so breathtakingly beautiful you’d be forgiven for thinking photographs of Civita di Bagnoregio were instead paintings of an imagined kingdom in the skies. This 1,200-year-old Italian villag…
Is this the most beautiful village in the world?
With just about everything, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and when it comes to our favourite places, personal experiences add an extra dimension. But whatever filter you apply, it’s hard to go…
Why you need to see Iceland
As seasoned travellers, we’re always on the lookout for new adventures recommended by fellow nomads. Iceland is one of those places people rave about once they’ve been but it’s not t…
Magical history tour – Europe’s ‘lesser-known’ World Heritage Sites
A UNESCO World Heritage Site can be defined as “a place like a building, monument, national park, desert or city that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization …
Luxury train journeys around the world
If the journey should be every bit as enjoyable as the destination, then what could be more appealing than a luxury rail journey. Reflecting a bygone era, nothing brings back the romance of travel lik…