Kizhi, Russia
Kizhi is an island near the geometrical center of the Lake Onega in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. It is elongated from north to south and is about 6…
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Goritsy, Russia
Dive into the medieval atmosphere of this extraordinarily picturesque tiny river town of Goritsy, one of the most tranquil places in Russia. Today, cruise…
Yaroslavl, Russia
Yaroslavl is a Russian city, northeast of Moscow. It’s part of the Golden Ring group of ancient towns. On the grounds of the 12th-century Spaso-Preobrazhensky…
Uglich, Russia
Uglich is a town in west Russia. The grounds of its Kremlin citadel surround the green-domed Transfiguration Cathedral, which has an ornate wall of icons.…
Busan, Korea
The second largest city in South Korea, Busan is your gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new. Modern high-rise…
Kagoshima, Japan
From the 12th century to the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Kagoshima was the chief stronghold of the mighty Shimazu clan. The city lies at the top of the…
Kochi, Japan
Kochi sits on the broad alluvial plain facing Urado Bay. This city in Shikoku takes its name from the great feudal castle that sits at its very heart.…
Cruising North Sea Canal, Netherlands
The North Sea Canal (or Noordzeekanaal) is Amsterdam’s direct link to the North Sea and is one of the country’s busiest and most important shipping…
Cruising Nieuwe Maas, Netherlands
The Nieuwe Mass is a 24 kilometre-long distributary of the Netherlands’ mighty Rhine River. On a relaxing cruise along the Nieuwe Maas, you’ll pass…
Ghent, Belgium
Belgium’s cosy but vibrant hidden gem, Ghent, is often described as Europe’s best kept secret. Located at the confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers,…