SLOW TRAVEL
Month: September 2016
Galapagos Island Cruise Options Sustain and Expand, Simultaneously
The Galápagos are an archipelago of volcanic islands on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean and home to a number of endemic species studied by Charles Darwin eventually leading to his theory of evolution by natural selection. Sailing in Read More …
Vikings Explore Prince Christian Sound, Very Carefully
Viking Star’s smaller size enables the ship to call in smaller ports and dock in different places than possible on larger ships. That will be a big plus for the Viking Caribbean experience as we continue the countdown. That ability Read More …
Exploring Iceland Like Vikings: Thoughtfully
Joining Viking Ocean Cruises new Viking Star on an itinerary themed In The Wake Of Vikings, I joined the sailing in progress, hopping on in Reykjavik, Iceland. My first time in this land, it was abundantly clear from the start: I Read More …
Viking Introduces Previously Ignored Caribbean
Royal Caribbean tiptoed around the topic a bit, touting the historic value of Falmouth in Jamaica when the purpose built cruise port was opened. When was the last time you heard anything about historic Falmouth? Carnival Corporation hit the mark in Read More …
Travelers Cash In On Terrorist Activity, Life Goes On
Traveling internationally on a regular basis, I’m concerned about being safe abroad. Reports of terrorist activity signal caution every step of the way. Still, many travelers from North America can and do fly to Europe without incident every day. They Read More …
Coming To North America: Our Viking Adventure Begins
A hit everywhere the ship has been, Viking Star is on the way to North America, first sailing an interesting In The Wake Of Vikings itinerary from Bergen to Montreal. We’re joining that sailing in progress when Viking Ocean Cruises Read More …
Key West A Great Shore Trip Or Stand-Alone Experience
We have visited Key West a number of times and always considered a stop in the Florida port a bonus on any cruise itinerary. A recent tour that hit many of the highlights in a short amount of time, bringing Read More …