PAST EVENTS

When considering cruising as a viable travel option, there a number of companies to choose from, many of which can take us to the same places.  Deciding which to choose is often a daunting task. On this website, I offer Read More …

Cruise Line Expands Facial Biometric Technology

Carnival Cruise Line is using facial biometric technology to expedite the debarkation process for its guests. Nine of Carnival’s 14 U.S. homeports are using this technology, and the debarkation process has been expedited by an average of 30 percent. The Read More …

Viking Christmas Markets Cruise A Unique Travel Experience

Toward the end of European river cruise season, cities and towns along the Rhine and Danube take on a colorful holiday spirit.  Winter is just around the corner and even the revolutionary longships of Viking River Cruises will pause operations Read More …

Facial Recognition Improves Travel Safety

US Customs and Border Protection has a biometric project that uses facial matching systems to improve traveler safety. Read More …

Star Trek Universal Translator Now A Reality, Finally

Well, it’s been half a century since the notion of a universal translator was introduced on Star Trek, the television series of the 1960’s. What’s that? Not sure what a universal translator is? Watch this first and find out please: Read More …

Creative Viking Connection Targets Culturally Curious Travelers

Genius mastermind prodigy whiz kid brain intellect virtuoso ability accomplishment acumen aptitude inspiration intelligence inventiveness knack acuteness adept aptness Einstein  astuteness bent capability creativity discernment brilliance flair imagination ingenuity originality prowess talent wisdom capacity The National Geographic channel has charted a course to  explore the Read More …