Penny Watson sips a crisp white wine as she cruises by vineyards and fairytale castles along the Moselle River.

Forget the overland tour, Europe by water is a must. By Mike Heard.

The Danube has been an important waterway for goods traffic ever since Roman times. The town of Grein lies at what was once the most dangerous spot on the Danube. Navigators risked life and limb tackling a number of fearsome whirlpools caused by underwater rocks. The biggest barge, the Kelheimer..read more

Today's newlyweds can be found in the remote jungles of Borneo, the mountains of Nepal and the beaches of Cuba

AUSTRALIAN dollars will be accepted on a one for one exchange rate against the US dollar price of barge holidays in France. The offer from Outdoor Travel is valid for the remainder of the 1998 season, which ends on November 7. That means for a $US1,990 high season..read more