Iron Gates are a series of locks on the Danube River on the Romania/ Serbia border that were built when the water was dammed to create hydro-electric power for the two countries. The level of the river changes by over 115 feet and these locks carry river cruise boats and cargo…

European river cruising has become the fast growing travel trend. New cruise lines, new ships and new routes have been feeding the growing appetite to drift down rivers like the Danube and Rhine. They provide a way to explore the food, culture, art, history and landscapes in multiple destinations while just unpacking and packing once. Unfortunately it has…

Join me in my Emerald Waterways video I filmed on board Emerald Waterways Emerald Dawn on the Danube. In it I share why the line may and may not be right for you if you are thinking of doing a European River cruise. There are 5 reasons why it may be and four why it may not be.…