It will come as no great surprise to many that the most popular combined river cruises of the Netherlands and Belgium take place during the spring. This is because both these countries are a veritable kaleidoscope of colours with un-countable thousands of flowers being in bloom. Taking a relaxing cruise along the Dutch and Belgian rivers really is the best way to see this spectacular vista at its very best.
Nestling in the Rhine Valley between Austria and Switzerland is the tiny independent principality of Liechtenstein. Consisting of only 160sq km and with a population of just 34,000, it is by far the smallest German speaking country in the world. Long ignored by UK visitors due to the difficulties in travelling there, the arrival of budget airlines to Zurich airport and then a direct train journey have made Liechtenstein much more accessible.
If you’re itching for a little German history and culture, then why not take a short weekend trip to that most historically rich of German cities: Hamburg. Nestled in the North and the second-largest city in the country, the city is bursting with all the sites and sounds a curious tourist looking Continue reading
