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10/10/2026

Well, we officially wrapped up our river cruise experience last night with a wonderful evening in Vienna’s Opera Quarter. What a fantastic way to finish! 🥂🎶

Now we have a couple of free days to explore Vienna at our own pace… and what a place to get lost in!

This city has absolutely blown us away! The sheer scale and grandeur of the buildings, the incredible architecture, the history around every corner… it really is something else! 🤩

There is SO much to see and do, so we’re certainly going to try and make the most of our time here. Plenty more exploring—and did I mention the schnitzels and Wiener sausages? 😋🌭 They’re definitely helping fuel our adventures! That just leaves a cheeky Austrian b**r or two! 🍻☕

Vienna, you’ve certainly made an impression, and we’re not finished with you yet! 🇦🇹❤️

08/10/2026

🇨🇿 Český Krumlov, Czech Republic… WOW! 😍

I’ve always wanted to visit the Czech Republic, and yesterday we finally got a little taste of it in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town of Český Krumlov… and man, it did not disappoint!

What an absolute gem of a place! 🏰

So much history, gorgeous medieval buildings, winding cobblestone streets, quirky little shops and plenty of cafés, restaurants and bars just begging you to stop and soak up the atmosphere. 🍻☕

It’s one of those places where you could happily wander for hours, getting lost down little laneways and discovering something new around every corner.

Our only complaint? We needed more time! 😂

Just a small taste of the Czech Republic, but definitely enough to make us want to come back and explore more! 🇨🇿❤️

07/10/2026

Another couple of great days ticking off more of Germany! 🇩🇪

First up Nuremberg – a walking tour through the beautiful Old Town, checking out the Imperial Castle, medieval streets, churches and the Hauptmarkt, before heading off to explore on our own.

Then it was on to Passau, the very pretty “City of Three Rivers”. Another walking tour, colourful streets, St Stephen’s Cathedral and plenty of time to wander.

We really enjoyed both places, but sometimes the best part of travelling is simply finding a good spot, grabbing a coffee ☕️ and watching the world go by!

Next up… we’re off to Český Krumlov 🇨🇿 – and from what we’ve heard, this one should be a beauty! 😃

05/10/2026

A quick wander through beautiful Bamberg 🇩🇪

Cobblestone streets, colourful half-timbered buildings, the impressive Bamberg Cathedral, the quirky Old Town Hall sitting right in the middle of the river, and plenty of gorgeous little laneways along the way.

Bamberg is also famous for its breweries, so of course I had to try the local specialty — smoked b**r! 🍺🔥 Definitely an interesting one… but when in Bamberg! 😄

Travelmarvel are doing a fantastic job of keeping our trip running smoothly despite the dynamic changes and logistical challenges caused by the record-low water levels.

Sadly, today we farewell our second cruise ship, the Rigel. We’ll certainly miss the fun interactions and wonderful service from the restaurant and drinks staff who have helped make the journey so memorable.

Tonight we board ship number three! 🚢😂 Certainly not your average river cruise, but it’s all part of the adventure!

03/10/2026

Well, where did those three days go… and how fantastic were they! 🇩🇪🍻

We’ve certainly packed plenty in and had a great time experiencing some beautiful parts of Germany.

📍 Koblenz – exploring the Old Town, taking the cable car across the Rhine and up to the impressive Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.

📍 Würzburg – exploring the historic centre and strolling along the Main riverfront and across the beautiful Old Main Bridge. A real highlight was heading back to the bridge after dinner, grabbing a glass of local w**e and enjoying it with the locals. Such a great atmosphere and one of those simple travel moments you remember! 🍷

📍 Rothenburg, what a place! A gorgeous medieval town that feels like stepping back in time. Our guide made sure we finished the day in true German style… with schnapps, b**rs and some local w**e to enjoy on the way back! 😂🥃🍺🍷

We’re having an absolute blast so far and loving the variety along the way.

Next stop… Bamberg! 🇩🇪

We’ve heard there are quite a few breweries there… 🍺 So, purely in the interests of travel research, I guess we’ll have to investigate and report back! 😀🍻

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02/10/2026

🇳🇱 Maastricht… what a surprise this place was!

We really didn’t know what to expect, but what a great little city!

Once again, we jumped on the bikes 🚲 and explored the beautiful Old Town, including climbing the very steep church steps — certainly got the heart rate up, but worth it! 😅 We also visited the fort and headed underground to explore the fascinating caves.

Back onboard Travelmarvel Polaris for dinner, but the day wasn’t quite finished… afterwards we headed back into town and found a great little local bar for a b**r 🍺🍻

So much history, character and charm — Maastricht was definitely an unexpected highlight.

The bikes and legs are certainly getting a workout on this trip… which is probably just as well with all the food and local b**rs! 😂🚲🍺

01/10/2026

River cruise life… we could definitely get used to this! 🚢🥂

We’ve had our first few nights aboard the beautiful Travelmarvel Polaris and so far, so good!

Low water levels have thrown a little curveball at our original itinerary, so there have been a few changes along the way — but the crew are doing a fantastic job keeping everything running smoothly.

The ship is beautiful, we’re very comfortable and the food is AMAZING… possibly a little too amazing! 😂 Thankfully there’s a small gym onboard, so at least we can pretend we’re balancing things out! 🏋️‍♂️🍷🍰

We’ve enjoyed one of the ship’s excursions, but also decided to grab some bikes and head off exploring on our own — definitely our favourite way to discover a city! 🚲

A few pics from our adventures around Rotterdam… lots of pedalling, sightseeing, eating and enjoying river cruise life! 🇳🇱

Next stop… let’s see where the river takes us! 🚢🥂

29/09/2026

🇳🇱 4 Days in Amsterdam! 🚲

We’ve just wrapped up four fantastic days in Amsterdam — and we certainly covered some ground!

What a busy, vibrant and fascinating city. We managed to tick off plenty of the highlights, exploring the best way possible — walking, cycling and ferrying our way around! 🚶‍♂️🚲⛴️

There’s something happening around every corner, from the beautiful canals and historic buildings to the endless stream of bikes — you definitely need to keep your wits about you when crossing the road! 😂

We had a really great time experiencing Amsterdam and getting a feel for this unique city.

Next up, we board Travelmarvel Polaris for our European river cruise. 🇪🇺🛳️🥂

25/09/2026

🇮🇹 Arrivederci Italy… you’ve been amazing! ❤️

We’ve spent the past few days staying in beautiful Santa Margherita Ligure, exploring this gorgeous part of the Italian Riviera.

And what better way to do it than on a Vespa! 🛵🇮🇹 Very authentic… although I’m not sure we quite looked like the locals! 😂

We managed to cover Portofino, Rapallo, Recco and Camogli, cruising along the coastline, stopping to explore the villages and, naturally, fitting in plenty of great food, coffee and a few drinks along the way. 🍝☕️🍷

The Vespa was definitely a highlight and such a fun way to see this beautiful region.

After an incredible time travelling through Italy, it’s a little sad to say farewell. We’ve loved the food, the people, the scenery and the experiences — Italy certainly never disappoints. 🇮🇹❤️

But the adventure continues…

🇳🇱 Next stop — Amsterdam! 🚲🌷

22/09/2026

🇮🇹 A few wonderful days in the Cinque Terre!

We chose to base ourselves in beautiful Manarola, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. What an incredible part of Italy! ❤️

Each of the five villages — Manarola, Corniglia, Riomaggiore, Monterosso and Vernazza — has its own charm, and we managed to hike between all five villages. 🥾⛰️

The scenery along the way was absolutely magnificent — stunning coastal views, vineyards, colourful villages and plenty of steps! The hiking is definitely not for the faint-hearted, but well worth the effort.

Of course, you don’t have to hike to enjoy the Cinque Terre. The villages are easily connected by train, and you can also travel between many of them by ferry, giving you a completely different view of this spectacular coastline. 🚆⛴️

Another highlight of our stay was the BachYard Dinner — a fantastic experience and a great way to enjoy the local food and atmosphere. 🍷🍝

We absolutely loved the Cinque Terre! 🇮🇹❤️
Definitely one to add to your Italy itinerary.

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