SLOW TRAVEL
Cruise Lines Look Back To Go Forward
The world of cruise vacations has come a long way since we sailed as a family with kids in school. A decade ago, family travel meant a Caribbean cruise with our sailing history dominated by Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. Over Read More …
Sailing Away From Russia And Its History
Called a “ship graveyard of sorts” what cruise passengers see sailing away from St Petersburg, Russia are Cold War remnants of a Russia that once was, left to rust and the effects of the sea, as we see in these Read More …
Turkey Wants Cruise Ships Back, Encourages Return With Cash
Turkey wants cruise ships back. Most major cruise line brands have been skipping Istanbul then Kudashi, taking two of the most interesting ports of call in the area off itineraries. While we found Istanbul to be safe as well as Read More …
Connecting, Russia And Chocolate Bars
Day two of our overnight stay in St. Petersburg was all about making local connections, something I might not have thought possible on day one that was more suited as a backdrop for a cold war film. Sunny skies seemed Read More …
Beyond Obvious Benefits, Travel Brings Change
Viking Cruises new Exploring More web site offer award-winning short films that share insights into world cultures, a number of ways. The Exploring More collection looks deep into aspects of local lives, working worlds, and the privileged access to places Viking Travelers enjoy. Continuing our BEST Read More …
BLEND: Engaging Wine Event On New Holland America Line Ship
When Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam debuts in 2016, onboard will be a variety of new, different and exciting features. A new Music Walk complex will house multiple entertainment venues, promising to engage music fans with Billboard chart toppers. Incredible itineraries and Read More …
Cruise Line Dance Card: A List Of Social Contacts For Your Engaging Pleasure
Dance cards were little books used by women at formal dances in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Used to record women’s dance partners, inside were pages listing the names of upcoming dances, seriously social events of the time. Initially blank, Read More …