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The historic Stone Bridge in Regenburg.

Port guide: Regensburg, Germany

Don’t miss one of Europe’s most attractive old towns, which has a lively, lived-in atmosphere thanks to its university and manufacturing credentials.

  • Brian Johnston
Viking’s Yi Dun arriving into Keelung.

Port guide: Keelung, Taiwan

Taipei’s outlet to the sea might be down-at-heel, but it has several charms and a great local vibe – and Taiwan’s throbbing capital is just a short ride away.

  • Brian Johnston
The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

Port guide: Greenwich (London), UK

Don’t imagine all the best things to see and do in London are in the downtown core. This district has great sights, open spaces and far fewer crowds.

  • Brian Johnston
Ushuaia – the southernmost city in Argentina.

Port guide: Ushuaia, Argentina

Marketed as the city at the end of the world, Ushuaia has a frontier spirit that gets you in the mood for rugged adventure.

  • Brian Johnston
City Hall, Penang.

Port guide: George Town (Penang), Malaysia

Diverse ethnic groups have created an eclectic variety of architecture, religions, cultural observances and cuisines in the quirky capital of Penang

  • Brian Johnston
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The Bay of Cadiz, a city of ancient riches.

Port Guide: Cadiz, Spain

The fortified, peninsular town of Cadiz, ancient but still energetic, is one of the highlights of Andalusia. Don’t miss this local, under-the-radar charmer.

  • Brian Johnston
Anchorage and the mountains beyond.

Port guide: Anchorage, Alaska

The wild, remote location of Anchorage is exhilarating, but so too is the discovery of a sophisticated city with great dining and museums and friendly people.

  • Brian Johnston
Mumbai and its sea front.

Port guide: Mumbai, India

Mumbai is a freewheeling, trendsetting, fashionable, glamorous city that typifies the buzz and challenges of fast-changing, contemporary India.

  • Brian Johnston
The Temple of Luxor on the Nile.

Port guide: Luxor, Egypt

The Nile River is the most astonishing river cruise destination in the world, and Luxor has some of its biggest and best sights.

  • Brian Johnston
The Motlawa River and old town in Gdansk, Poland.

Port guide: Gdansk, Poland

Eastern Europe’s great port city takes you from medieval trading times to the anti-Soviet movement, and into a lively 21st-century revival.

  • Brian Johnston

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