THE Traveler Sheldon "Sam" Sampson of Faribault, Minn. Morning fog shrouds 11th-century Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Germany, on the Moselle River. Sampson snapped the photo using his Apple iPhone XS ...

Exploring Europe with a river cruise is a bucket list item for many people. It’s a wonderful way to visit various European highlights in a short time. All without the hassle of trains, planes and ...

Discover the beauty of Cochem, a fairy-tale town in Germany’s Moselle Valley. Stroll along cobblestone streets, admire Reichsburg Castle, and taste world-class wines from local vineyards. Nestled in ...

The town of Cochem as seen from Reichsburg castle. Photo Credit: Brittany Chrusciel When someone as prominent and respected in river cruise circles as Rudi Schreiner starts handing out superlatives, ...

Tucked along the scenic banks of the Moselle River, the town of Cochem in Germany stands as a hidden gem often overshadowed by its more famous counterparts. As tourists flock to bustling cities like ...

Paul is a freelance travel and culture writer who has written and updated a slew of guidebooks (Rough Guides, National Geographic, Wallpaper, Fodors, DK) on a variety of destinations. He is based in ...

Germany is home to tens of thousands of castles, including one that is recognized the world over: Neuschwanstein was the inspiration for some of Disney's fairytale castles. The new National Geographic ...