Anne Vipond

Jan 13, 2025 | pacificyachting.com | Anne Vipond

If anchorages could talk, what stories would they tell? Tales perhaps of those who have come and gone—some putting down roots, others merely setting foot on shore for a few hours. The past isn’t always apparent, for nature quickly reclaims signs of human presence. But there will be traces. Some are prehistoric, such as a shell midden bordering the anchorage. Others are more recent.

Nov 6, 2023 | everand.com | Steven Stern |Catherine Le Nevez |Anne Vipond |Rough Guides

Who wouldn’t want to follow a river in Europe? Imagine meandering through Germany, where turreted castles sit above charming old towns straight out of a fairy tale. Or floating through Normandy, whose swan-paddled landscapes were painted by Monet, and where history lessons pop up at every bend. Not adventurous enough? How about Bulgaria, where snow-capped mountains loom over ancient capitals and medieval forts? A river cruise is a journey to remember. You avoid the tedious practicalities of travel.