Spiced and nutty in flavour, these traditional German Christmas cookies resemble soft gingerbread. Enjoy them at home or give as a gift either way they fill your home with delightful aromas while baking.

As you sail with Viking each new day brings a different port, and with it plenty of time for shopping. Join Karine as she explores the sweet gifts to be found in Passau, Germany; Vienna, Austria; and Budapest, Hungary.

Go behind closed doors with Karine Hagen to explore the essential steps involved in the creation of Armagnac, a process that dates back to the 14th century.