An elevator for boats
These old metal contraptions on the Belgian canal look strange – but they are actually an ingenious invention. See how the four lifts work:
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Life in the Mekong
Around the outskirts of the city of Can Tho, away from tourists, you can walk the waterways and see life in the Mekong Delta.
Hamburg’s maritime story
Hamburg would not be the city it is today without its port. Over the centuries, it allowed Hamburg to grow. And now the water is one of its biggest assets.
Floating more than paddling
The river that winds its way through the Dordogne region is one of the highlights of any visit. So why not experience it firsthand in a kayak!
From an island to a sea to a field
It looks like a field but the Dutch site of Schokland has a long history. Once it was an island, then it was a sea. Now it is land again. What’s it like to visit?
On the bridge with the captain
On a clear crisp Irish morning we set off from Dublin Port, bound for Wales. Up on the bridge, I get an insight on what it’s like to captain the ferry.