By Eric Goldring
It was time to experience two days of learning and understanding of the history of Tokyo, formerly known as Edo. Between Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, you can be lulled into the belief that you can easily visit Tokyo on your own. The reality is that you can “visit” Tokyo, but
As I prepared to board the Oceania Riviera for a cruise circumnavigating southern Japan, what I have long said has come into play: Taking a cruise is really like a sandwich, the bread (cities that you embark and disembark in) matter as much as the meat (the cruise) itself. And
There was a lot of excitement when the Four Seasons announced it was building a luxury boutique yacht/cruise ship. However, at the time I expressed both my skepticism and belief that it really would have no effect on the luxury cruise market. Today it was announced that two of its
As my sailing experience winds down, it just keeps popping into my head: Sea Cloud Spirit is the destination! As each day goes by, whether a Day Under the Sails or a stop along the way, my favorite thing to do is be on the ship. In my beautiful suite
The plan was to fly to Quito, Ecuador on January 9, 2024, arriving late at night, fly to Manta, Ecuador in the morning, and then explore Manta for about two days before boarding Silversea’s Silver Nova; its newest ship. Let’s just say things didn’t go according to plan. Wait! What?
I am thrilled to announce that Goldring Travel is now a member of The Affluent Traveler Collection travel consortium! Before I get into the details of what you can expect moving forward, a very quick explanation of, “Why and Why Now?“. As you may know, Goldring Travel was a member of
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
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 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
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