My first Rhine River cruise with AmaWaterways Let me start with a confession: I am not a boat person. Ocean, river, bathtub—it really doesn't matter. So when I had the opportunity to take my first European river cruise with AmaWaterways on the Rhine last year, I was excited about the destinations, but not entirely convinced about spending a week aboard a ship. As a travel advisor, I'd recommended river cruises to clients. Experiencing one for myself was another matter entirel

Europe Through Her Eyes: A Mother-Daughter Journey Through World War II History My 13-year-old daughter loves World War II history. This summer, I got to follow that curiosity with her through Amsterdam, Paris, Normandy, London and Belgium. I have always loved history, too, but I had no idea just how much this trip would teach both of us—or how much I would treasure the time we spent together. Amsterdam to Paris: History and the Little Moments In Amsterdam, we visited the Ann

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