Discover the finest of Europe’s historic waterways by boat. From the rivers Rhine, Danube, Volga, Douro, and Dnieper to the Loire and the Elbe, cruising along these legendary waterways is the ideal way to cruise. Size doesn't matter. Although these river ships are smaller in size, they are no less luxurious or technologically advan

The introduction of the Normans in the second half of the 11th century significantly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The expertise of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in design and agriculture at the time of the conquest. However the Normans had to pacify the whole territory before they could focus on home life, domestic architecture

The inclusion of a wall water feature or an outdoor garden fountain is a great way to embellish your yard or garden design. Many modern designers and artisans have been inspired by historical fountains and water features. Therefore, in order to connect your home to previous times, add one these in your home decor. The benefit of having a garden fou

The Barcaccia, a stunning fountain constructed at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna, was Bernini's earliest fountain. Roman locals and site seers who enjoy verbal exchanges as well as being the company of others still go to this spot. The streets surrounding his water fountain have come to be one of the city’s mo

Since water is reflective, it has the effect of making a small space appear larger than it is. Water features such as fountains benefit from the reflective characteristics coming from dark materials. Night time is a great time to draw attention to the illuminated, colored underwater lights in your new water feature. The sun is essential to power ec