A few months ago, a longtime friend in the cruise industry let me know he was going to work for Century Cruises based in China. The first thing I thought was, “What the heck is he doing?” Well, clearly he knew what he was doing, as this previously unknown to me cruise line rolls out

Let me get right to the bottom line: There are great deals—across the board—on polar expeditions (Arctic and Antarctic). It doesn’t matter if it is luxury or premium, hardcore or easier going. Because of this, NOW is the time to take that first (or second, third, or fourth) visit to the ice! The reality is

Goldring Travel is excited to announce its 2027 Culinary & Cultural Journey sailing on Explora Journey’s new Explora III through Central America. The diversity of cultures and cuisines, politics, and nature makes this a fantastic journey, and with easy air connections! Explora III will be very similar to Explora I and II but will be

It is hard to believe, but with ten days remaining on the Silversea Silver Wind “Adventure Cruise”, it feels like the beginning of the end rather than what normally would be the beginning of a nice ten-day cruise. That is, I guess, what happens when you combine an eight-day Botswana Safari with a nineteen-day Silversea

Africa is a monument to contrasts and inconsistencies, and as the Silversea Silver Wind continued her “Adventure Cruise” up the West Coast of Africa for the first time in weeks, there was both a feeling of tranquility and, ironically, finally a bit of expedition. Once again, a country that was not on my Bingo card

My journey on Silversea’s Silver Wind up the West Coast of Africa continued on from Ghana, and the thought-provoking, eye-opening, and generally overwhelming nature of this “adventure cruise” has only become more so. The next port of call was Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).  I had no idea what to expect, but whatever might have

The Goldring Travel 2025  Culinary & Cultural Journey entered its final days with immersive experiences in Ghana that are hard to pigeonhole. For some of my clients, it has been an amazing experience that very few can ever attain, for others a bit of a frustration because it has not been an “expedition” but more

Our Silversea Expeditions “Adventure Cruise” on the Silver Wind continued with three days at sea after we departed the Republic of Congo, in part due to security concerns of kidnapping and piracy in Sao Tome & Principe, and there being literally no police or military back up should an issue having arose.  But as they

Our Silversea Expeditions “Adventure Cruise” on the Silver Wind continued in Angola after a well-needed day at sea. But before I discuss our ventures off the ship, I want to briefly discuss the onboard experience. I have been unequivocally impressed with the staff onboard for their friendliness, intuitive service, and treating each guest in the

The Goldring Travel 2025 Culinary  & Cultural Journey started with a fantastic custom Botswana safari,   Goldring Travel’s 2025 Culinary & Cultural Journey – Botswana Safari & Expedition Sailing the West Coast of Africa (Ambercrombie & Kent + Silversea Silver Wind)- Part II – Botswana I  Goldring Travel’s 2025 Culinary & Cultural Journey – Botswana Safari