So what made me want to travel to Colombia?  It was a combination of things; one was planned, one was fortuitous, and with a bit of personal shame, a desire to see if it was time to rid myself of a prejudice. The “plan” was an invitation from the Colombian

Great news for those who love Windstar Cruises: It just announced it is adding broadband Starlink internet to its ships…and the Star Pride already has it up and running!  The rest of the fleet is scheduled to have it installed by mid-2023.   The Star Legend is next to have it

As the world gets smaller and travel to less visited places becomes more popular, there is only one thing to do: Experience  Them! Colombia has been on my radar for quite a while, but to be honest, I was a bit concerned since I spent the late 70’s and early

The expedition experience provided by Chimu Adventures/Intrepid Travel in Antarctica was, without question, an impressive one. In fact, there was so much offered and, more importantly, accomplished, that discussing them in a chronological order just doesn’t do it justice. When I was first approached by Chimu Adventures to experience its

My experience on the Ocean Endeavour, as operated jointly by Chimu Adventures and Intrepid Travel has been a joy through the first few days. And what is amazing to me is that this is not a long-time operator in Antarctica, but rather a first-time operator that is a combination of

I wondered when I decided to accept Chimu Adventures’ invitation to experience the Ocean Endeavour and its partnership with Intrepid Travel how it would affect my relationship with Antarctica and, honestly, if I would equally or more so embrace this place I love or if the lack of some of

My journey to the Ocean Endeavour was, fortunately, uneventful, but not boring.  Although this expedition ship is, well, “classic”, that is not how I started my journey…I mean life should be balanced, should it not? When I left Tahoe it was snowing and raining at the same time, as a

Yes, I am heading back to Antarctica again.  Yes, it is my sixth expedition to Antarctica. (Heck, if I get invited, I am going! And, of course, it is my job. I am writing and, if appropriate, promoting.)  No, it never gets old…because Antarctica is always different and awe-inspiring. Yes,

Riverside Luxury River Cruises is a new, and somewhat unique, approach to luxury river cruises; definitely with an international flare…which you know I love! Its first ship is the luxury Riverside Mozart. You know, the former Crystal Mozart, which in many ways, set the luxury standard for river cruise hardware due,