Quito, Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador’s capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s…

Bari, Italy

It’s worth doing an excursion just to wander around the old city of Bari, an entrancing jumble of streets that are possibly the most mind-bending place…

Saarburg, Germany

Located on the banks of the Saar River, upstream from the Saar’s meeting point with the Moselle, this pretty town is surrounded by lush, green countryside.…

Trier, Germany

The oldest city in Germany, and located on the Moselle River, Trier is the birthplace of Karl Marx. Known as the ‘Rome of the North’, it was the key…

Speyer, Germany

Compact, picturesque and beautifully well-preserved, stunning Speyer always makes for a rewarding stop while cruising along the beautiful River Rhine.…

Basel, Switzerland

Often overlooked by those who fly straight to the larger, well-trodden cities of Zürich and Geneva, beautiful Basel is one of Switzerland’s – if not…