I am frequently asked by both media outlets and potential expedition travelers, “What is an expedition cruise really like?” and “Who should ‘consider’ an expedition cruise?” Alas, the answer to both of these questions is not straightforward…And that is where Goldring Travel comes in! Why should you consider my opinions? I have more hands-on experience than

As I settle into my expedition of Greenland and Canada on Silversea’s Silver Expedition, I have a few initial observations; some may change over time, but two seem to be “right out there”.  While I had an initial, “Am I on Crystal or Silversea?” feeling, that has quickly faded and I am comfortably pleased with

I embarked on what I consider to be the “new” Silversea Expedition Experience on its Silver Endeavour; one of today’s most luxurious expedition ships.  Trying to get my head around the former Crystal ship plus the modifications Silversea has made (far more than ridding itself of both the helicopter and submarine – more on that

I know I am an optimistic skeptic, but it is with good reason. The New Crystal Cruises is a shiny example of why. Crystal loyalists have been, to my mind, overly enthusiastic about the line’s sort of rebirth.  And I have been concerned not only about the condition of the ship – for when finances

There are a plethora of different suites and residences on Explora Journeys’ Explora I. And they range from the largest standard suites to numerous large to enormous ones…which is why, in part, the largest are called Residences.  However, no matter what category you are in, once you leave your suite all things are equal; something I