Esterházy Torta on the Danube – travel review
Floating Viennese Patisserie The French tell us that they have the best food in the world. The Italians say the French learnt from them. The...
AmaWaterways – floating luxury – travel review
Cruising! Now, there is a prospect that would likely divide the population in two. Each party would have very strongly-held views and would profess to...
Melodies of the Danube – travel review
AmaWaterways on the Danube: first-class floating hospitality We have likely all heard of the Blue Danube, a waltz by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss II....
Bratislava – sculpture and urban art – travel review
We have all heard of Bratislava but mostly with regard to iffy stag do’s. They are thankfully drifting into the mists of a former time,...
Castles and Clans with The Majestic Line – travel review
This isn’t the first trip with this charming and characterful Majestic Line. My first voyage was a couple of years ago and was an introduction...
Cream Tea Cruise from MBNA Thames Clippers – travel review
I am a Londoner and I am ashamed to say that I rarely take advantage of visiting our iconic and internationally-appreciated historic and cultural sites,...
Travels in Germany with MS Jane Austen – travel review
It sounds like the title of a Victorian novel – Travels with MS Jane Austen! Well, it is actually a few words about a delightful...
La Belle Epoque – 5-star floating through Burgundy – travel review
What a grand title for a barge! Luckily the lady lived up to her name and our expectations, which she did actually exceed in every...
Oriana Christmas Cruise 2013 – travel review
There is a whole section of the British population that lives to float. They are dedicated cruisers and remain faithful to their chosen line. P&O...
Oriana – cruising for adults – travel review
I am not, by Oriana standards, a seasoned cruiser. I have only had three floating holidays to date and this was the first with P&O....
Silversea – Silver Wind from Rome to Venice – travel review
For me a trip starts as soon as I close the front door. I actually enjoy airports, or at least I do after security. The...
Silversea Cruise – Silver Wind wining and dining – travel review
Food will likely be a big part of any holiday and may even be the deciding factor. Food tourism is gaining in popularity but even...
Taste of Arran and Argyll with The Majestic Line Glen Tarsan – review
The Scottish Isles have never been high on my list of food-related destinations. It’s North and it’s a rare day that finds me further in...