River Cruise Advisor
Ralph Grizzle is the creator of The Avid Cruiser and River Cruise Advisor. He started his career in journalism at the age of 32, after spending ten years cycling across the United States, traveling through Europe, and exploring the South Pacific. Over his twenty-year journey as a professional travel writer, Ralph has covered many destinations, and he channels his rich experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm into River Cruise Advisor. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, his articles have been featured in major publications like The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, as well as various consumer magazines. In 2005, the North American Travel Journalism Association recognized Ralph with the 'Best Cruise Writing' award for his piece in Hemispheres magazine. He has also authored four books, including Remembering Charles Kuralt, which Publisher’s Weekly described as 'a sweet and lovely homage, a welcome commemoration.' Britton Frost is a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has been enjoying cruises, primarily with her father, since she was less than a year old.
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2 weeks ago |
rivercruiseadvisor.com | Ralph Grizzle
I’m giving it a shot – packed only carry on for one month in Europe and a variety of activities: two barge trips, one river trip, walking, cycling and trying to look decent in the evenings for dinner. Thanks to insights from our readers and from our Facebook group, River Cruise Advisor Crew, I’m carrying what I think will be just enough clothing and a laundry kit that I hope will work on the barges. Here’s what’s in the laundry kit. What did I miss? Scrubba wash bag.
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2 weeks ago |
rivercruiseadvisor.com | Ralph Grizzle
We’ve been enjoying insights from readers about river cruising in our Facebook Group, River Cruise Advisor Crew. We’re a small group so far – just 170+ members – but an informed one. We recently asked the group: Is a river cruise balcony stateroom your preference, or do you prefer the savings of standard staterooms? Though far from scientific, the group’s responses suggest that most folks are fine with French balconies as opposed to the pricier step-out balconies.
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2 weeks ago |
rivercruiseadvisor.com | Ralph Grizzle
Summer in Europe often gets dismissed as too hectic – but that impression comes from the crowded coastlines, not the tranquil riverways that wind through the continent’s most scenic regions. In fact, summer is one of the best times to explore Europe by river, where small towns, longer days, and local festivals await.
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2 weeks ago |
rivercruiseadvisor.com | Ralph Grizzle
Do the current flight delays at U.S. airports cause you concern about missing your river cruise? It concerns us. That said, we always advise spending at least one night (two or three are better) before your embarkation in the city where your river cruise departs. That gives you plenty of time to make things right should things go wrong. And it allows you to acclimate to the new time zone. At the moment, we would be inclined to avoid Newark, but things could resolve there quickly.
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1 month ago |
rivercruiseadvisor.com | Ralph Grizzle
AmaWaterways launches its newest ship this week, the AmaSintra. The launch takes place in Porto, the beautiful Portuguese city situated on the Douro River. In late March, we spent more than a week in Porto, discovering the treasures this remarkable city has to offer. We strongly recommend that anyone embarking on a Douro river cruise spend a few extra days before or after the cruise exploring Porto and its surroundings. Here what we learned during our time in Porto. A Walkable City.
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