What’s the best way to view the Northern Lights … sea or land?
Astronomer Ian Ridpath spoke with the Chronicles of Brian while Hunting the Northern Lights on the Viking Star sailing from London to Norway. COB: Ian, what is your background? IR: I’m an amateur astronomer, and I got interested in astronomy when I was a kid. …
A sneak peek inside the ABBA museum
by Alison Crisp Here I am in the beautiful Swedish city of Stockholm. A city of stunning waterways and quaint buildings. I’m not cruising the canals, or even enjoying a glass of wine while tucking into a fondue. No, I’m waiting in line at the Abba …
Nine reasons to visit Bologna
Here’s nine things every visitor to Bologna should have on their to-do list. Basilica Santo Stefano This is a jumbled collection of four medieval churches. San Sepolcro, an 11th century building, is the most interesting to explore from its courtyard containing the Fontana di Pilato …
To market, to Naschmarkt
The biggest and the best … Wayne Taylor at Naschmarkt food market in Vienna. by Alison Crisp Okay, I will admit it, I am having an affair. I can’t help it. It doesn’t take much to become lost in the throes of passion, one whiff …
From Budapest to Amsterdam, Europe lights up
Brian Crisp slept in one bed but visited six countries on a 15-day journey from Budapest to Amsterdam Day 1 The sea of swarming people rushing to the exit of Budapest train station parted for just a fraction of a second. It was long enough …
Polar bears & Arctic midnight sun
Welcome to the land of Polar bears & Arctic midnight sun Day 1 Welcome to Oslo and welcome to the queue at Norwegian passport control. Negotiating that was a bit of an epic adventure in itself. We landed at 4.15 pm local time but didn’t arrive …
Majestic train travel brings out the romance
IS there anything more romantic than train travel? It is still one of the most enchanting ways to get from point A to point B _especially in Europe. In centuries gone by Kings and Queens would enjoy train travel to their summer houses in absolute luxury. Guests on APT European river cruises can taste …
Twiggy launches a cruising game-changer
ALMOST half a century after being discovered as a 16-year-old, Twiggy remains a fashion touchstone. So much so that emerging models today are still being referred to as “Twiggy-like’’. She was the world’s first supermodel and at 64 she is now the face of Marks …
River cruising really is the stuff of Dreams
River cruising is a bit like cheating on an exam. Someone else does all the hard work, and you get all the benefits. It is very easy. It is the complete holiday package, rolled up in a neat and tidy bundle and delivered to your …
Set sail to the Med on this Star Clipper
Brian Crisp discovers the delights of Greece and Turkey on board the Star Clipper Day 1 Athens The trip from central Athens to its port is anything but simple. We cram four adults and eight suitcases into a Skoda with a taxi driver who doesn’t …
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