October 2025

"In the words of French poet Victor Hugo, the Rhine offers the best of everything. "The Rhine is as swift as the Rhône, wide as the Loire, winding as the Seine, and royal as the Danube...”

"The Franks — for whom this region is named — were not only tough warriors but also hard working tradespeople and burghers with a good political nose and a superb taste in wine..."

"Bursting up from the lowlands of southern Germany, the Bavarian Alps form both an awe-inspiring border with Austria and a stunning natural playground for outdoors enthusiasts..."