Waterways
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Waterways are a key focal point for travelers, whether it is just a way to get from A to B or to take in the scenery along a river or around a lake or to enjoy activities such as boating and sailing.
UnderstandInland waterways can be a good theme to base a holiday around. For example visiting castles in the Loire Valley, the Rhine Valley or taking a cruise to interesting cities on the Danube or boating along the Erie Canal.
Prepare
Rivers and canals of EuropeThe Loire Valley, between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes, is listed World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.
Rivers and canals of North AmericaOver 500 miles of waterways, the Hudson River and the Erie Canal allow you to travel from New York City to the Great Lakes.
Rivers and canals of South America
Rivers and canals of Africa
Rivers and canals of Asia
Lakes of AfricaThere are several lakes along the Great Rift Valley. Among them:
Lakes of EuropeFinland is called the land of a thousand lakes, which is a gross understatement.
The open seas and coastlines
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Waterways" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Philippe49730, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons