WEEKLY RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL TIP – FEBRUARY 11, 2015 Children on River Cruises in Europe By WAVEJourney Q: Are children welcome on river cruises in Europe? A: River cruises are typically geared towards adult travellers. This is primarily due to the stateroom configuration/capacity (normally accommodating a maximum of two passengers), plus tours and excursions are […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Luxury Eco Adventure at Sonora Resort By WAVEJourney This aerial photo was taken when flying by helicopter into the luxury eco adventure Sonora Resort in British Columbia, Canada. The resort is a Relais & Chateaux member and offers wilderness activities for all ages.
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Amsterdam Royal Palace in Dam Square By WAVEJourney The Royal Palace in Amsterdam’s Dam Square was originally built to serve as the town hall in the 17th century. The building, which is still used by the Royal Family, was transformed into a palace by King Louis Napoleon Bonaparte in 1808. […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Elephant Playing in a Mud Hole By WAVEJourney Going on safari is one of our favorite activities! Taking a self-drive safari through Addo Elephant Park, just outside of Port Elizabeth in South Africa, was especially incredible. Over the course of 2 hours sitting at a watering hole we witnessed over […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: View of Valletta in Malta By WAVEJourney We arrived in Malta’s capital city of Valletta by cruise ship. Holland America Line ms Rotterdam was the floating hotel that took us to this ancient city in the Mediterranean Sea. The city of Valletta is also a UNESCO World Heritage Centre – […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Belem Tower in Lisbon, Portugal By WAVEJourney During a Holland America Line cruise we had a day in Lisbon, Portugal. Sail away from Lisbon along the River Tagus took ms Rotterdam past the Belem Tower – known in Portuguese as Torre de Belem. This tower was built in the 16th […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Bicycle in Hoi An, Vietnam By WAVEJourney One of the most common modes of transportation in Vietnam is the bicycle. Hoi An’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Center and is located on the coast of the East Sea in South Central Vietnam.
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Dürnstein on the Danube in Austria By WAVEJourney One of the highlights of any Danube river cruise is Dürnstein in Austria. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wachau Valley, Dürnstein is a small village with a beautiful baroque church. WJ enjoyed the view of Dürnstein from the […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY 2015: Three in a Bun – Nuremberg Grilled Sausages By WAVEJourney Sausages! Lovely sausages! Nuremberg, Germany, is located in the Franconian region, and has their own style of grilled pork sausages. This local sausage specialty (made according to traditional recipes) is known as “three in a bun” or “drei im weggla” […]
March 2019 Travel Tips and Tales Newsletter By WAVEJourney Greetings! Spring is here in the Northern Hemisphere and WJ has big travel plans! How about you? Chat with us and let us know where you’re going, what you’re doing, and ask for the advice and travel tips you need to enhance your adventures. After a […]