Float past clifftop castles, storybook villages, and vineyards on this European riverboat cruise that highlights the best of ...

Cosmopolitan Frankfurt, while low on Old World charm, offers a good look at today’s no-nonsense, modern Germany. If you’re a budget traveler, you’ll likely fly into or out of this major hub for ...

Cochem Castle overlooking the town and the River Mosel, surrounded by autumn foliage - Schroptschop/Getty Images While the nearby Rhine might be the most popular European river for cruises, Germany's ...

Many consider Germany’s Rothenburg ob der Tauber to be the best-preserved medieval town in Europe, … and many also consider it a horrible tourist trap. It’s true that everyone in the town makes their ...

Touring a destination for the first time is a deeply rewarding experience, but all that sightseeing isn't without challenges. Tired legs, travel-weary feet, and sore shoulders from hauling a backpack ...

Whether you ascend from the Austrian or German side, restaurants, shops, a small museum and telescopes await you at the summit. One of my favorite places to be in Europe is atop the Zugspitze — the ...

With all these new sights for 2015, it's a wunderbare time to visit Germany and Austria, whether it's for a spring fling to Berlin, a summer cruise on the Rhine, or an alpine adventure in the Austrian ...

When I arrive in a new city, I book a private guide straightaway — someone who can bring the city’s architecture, history and culture to life. Lately, in the spirit of experiential sightseeing, I’ve ...