Farmstead Tours & Travel - Wendy Weir CTA

08/03/2026

When life gives you lemons.....or low water levels...

For those booking future summertime river cruises water levels are something to think about.... it doesn't happen all the time but water levels..high or low...can affect your holiday... Cancellation and trip interruption coverage is more important than ever....

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New for Summer 2026... the Rhine Riverbed Walk!

With the Rhine at unusually low levels, we've created a very special experience exploring parts of the river normally hidden beneath the water. Join us as we uncover wartime relics, forgotten treasures, shopping trolleys... and all sorts of surprises.

Available for a limited time only (we hope).

Take a look at the tour and let us know if you'd book it... 👀

https://amsterdamexperiences.nl/tour/rhine-riverbed-walk/

On a more serious note, the unusually low water levels have caused a lot of uncertainty for river cruise travellers this summer. If you'd like to keep an eye on the latest conditions, we've also created free Rhine and Danube Water Level Checkers with daily updates and easy-to-understand explanations.

https://amsterdamexperiences.nl/rhine-river-cruise-water-levels/

https://amsterdamexperiences.nl/danube-river-water-levels/

07/13/2026

The crown belongs to Ilia, Greece! 👑🇬🇷🫒

Huge congratulations to The Master Miller from Ilia, Greece, for officially conquering the #1 spot in the Olive Oil Times World Ranking! With over 700 international awards and an insane 10 Gold Medals at NYIOOC in a single year, they’ve proven that Greek liquid gold is entirely unmatched.

But this is bigger than just one award. For decades, Greece exported its premium olive oil in bulk ("χύμα"), letting other countries bottle it and take the credit. Brands like The Master Miller are changing the game—proving that when Greece packages, brands, and certifies its own high-value products, the wealth and global recognition stay exactly where they belong. Home. 🇬🇷✨

07/09/2026

Point Amour Lighthouse..Labrador!