European Culture Articles

Historic cities dot the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. On a cruise that takes in its highlights, y...Read more

The Danube River weaves through 10 countries — a historic haunt of Europe’s greatest artists and com...Read more

For most vacations, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is solid general advice. When you’re actuall...Read more

Few European cities are as (maddeningly) picture-perfect as Copenhagen — every new sight is enough t...Read more

While the cityscape continues to drastically skew toward the modern, pockets of Britain’s fabled his...Read more

If you’ve ever considered the percentage of people who swear by the latest diet, who wear LeBron Jam...Read more

The key to memorable travel isn’t hitting all the biggest destinations and sites like a grocery list...Read more

Legend has it that gelato was invented in Florence in the 16th century — the predominant account bei...Read more

For the uninitiated, the city of Lyon seems to live thoroughly in Paris’ shadow. For those in the kn...Read more

A crescent-shape sliver of water stretching from France to Germany, the Moselle River is fairytale m...Read more

When I told most of my family and friends I was going to cruise to Europe in June 2022, they told me...Read more

The palaces, brats and beerhalls of Bavaria are toasted the world over for their charm, their atmosp...Read more

Autumn’s beautiful array of colors – golden yellows, deep reds and bright oranges – are on display i...Read more

The Rhône valley of France is home to one of the most prolific wine-growing regions on earth with ov...Read more

Did you know that working with a travel agent can often mean extra amenities at no additional cost t...Read more

Barcelona is a city designed to delight the senses. In one location, you can see world-renowned attr...Read more

There are plenty of reasons people choose to travel solo by cruise ship: meeting other like-minded t...Read more

Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, travel is back on the menu … it’s that time of year to plan...Read more

Spend a week getting to know one of Europe’s best-loved waterways and adjust your time to the rhythm...Read more

If you’ve been considering a Greek odyssey of your own, there’s never been a better time to plan an ...Read more

Take your senses on a journey of their own with an innovative blend of culinary skill, contemporary ...Read more

Sail the sparkling Mediterranean, cruise majestic Norwegian fjords or bounce around the British Isle...Read more

Not sure what a Jubilee is exactly? Royal Jubilees are an occasion to celebrate the life and reign o...Read more

From a historic royal anniversary to the return of large-scale festivals, events and celebrations, a...Read more

Discover the ultimate in peace and relaxation with tropical vistas and clear blue seas with time to ...Read more

Many of Europe’s best-loved sights and attractions are conveniently placed along its picturesque riv...Read more

The European Alps span the border of Italy and Switzerland creating a complement of scenic mountain ...Read more

Undecided about your next vacation destination? If you can’t seem to choose between world-class arch...Read more

When we think about Europe as a vacation destination, the mind tends to lock on to one country at a ...Read more

Be among the first to experience the all-new Norwegian Viva on a European sailing in summer 2...Read more

If seeing the scenery of Norway is on your bucket list this year, a cruise is one of the best ways t...Read more

A big part of the joy of river cruising is choosing the tours, activities and adventures that will f...Read more

If you’ve ever wanted to travel through medieval towns, stunning scenery and some of the most storie...Read more

One of Europe’s most famous rivers, the Rhine is known for many things — grand cathedrals, storybook...Read more

Wondering about wandering again? Many travelers have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a sig...Read more

Have you ever watched Discovery™ or Animal Planet™ and found yourself catching a serious case of wan...Read more

Grab this once-in-a-lifetime chance to sail with legends of literature and music on one of Avalon’s ...Read more

British pubs are known for many things — great beer, cozy interiors and friendly locals to name a fe...Read more

While COVID-19 has thrown a kink into yearly celebrations and music festivals over the last year, th...Read more

Stunning sapphire waters. Postcard-perfect beaches. Countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites. If you’re...Read more