Recently, I had the privilege of guest posting on one of my favorite travel websites, Explore River Cruises. In my article, titled, “Places to See on a Rhine River Cruise,” I described our experience of cruising down the Rhine River from Basel, Switzerland, to Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Basel Switzerland, The Magic Begins
For us, it was the most interesting, scenic, and magical trip that my husband and I have ever taken. During our 8-day, 4-country excursion, we experienced a whirlwind of historic landmarks, breathtaking scenery, and delicious authentic cuisine.
During that cruise, we traveled through the Bavarian Forest, toured a working cuckoo clock factory and sampled cherry-topped Black Forest cake.
Cuckoo Clock Factory located in the Black Forrest of Germany
We visited centuries-old castles – still standing at strategic points along the river. We shopped for creamy Swiss chocolate at the Lindt Schokoladen Museum.
Lindt Swiss Chocolate Museum
We feasted on authentic German Bratwurst and sauerkraut. (It tastes so different over there!) We wine tasted in Alsace, France, where cellars still use barrels dating back to 1732!
Blanck Family Cask 1732
When we reached the Netherlands, we stretched our legs along the dikes and visited the living quarters of a working windmill in the UNESCO district.
Windmills located in Kinderdijk, Netherlands
In Amsterdam, we visited the famous Van Gogh Museum, the famous floating flower market, and delighted in some of the most unique architecture in Europe.
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
If you’re looking for information about river cruising anywhere in the world, ExploreRiverCruises.com is a one-stop-shop. This site offers information about river cruises in America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. It lists a directory of river cruise suppliers, departure dates, pricing, and promotions.
This website also offers travel insights and helpful ideas, as well as spectacular pictures. An excellent example is an article entitled, “9 Best Places to Visit in France.”
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