My expedition on Antarctia21’s Magellan Explorer feels like it just getting started, but also like it is just about to end. It gives me the feeling that something is better than nothing while also wanting something more.  Neil deGrasse Tyson’s book, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, keeps popping into

My Antarctica21 expedition finally included being onboard Magellan Explorer.  However, as we were on the zodiac heading towards her, I noticed a Chilean patrol boat; a signal that there probably was some illegal fishing in the area. Reality. The Magellan Explorer is what I would call a small, but mighty,

As you know, I was once a huge proponent for Seabourn, aggressively and honestly asserting it was the best luxury cruise line in the world in part because it had the best customer service.  When that changed, Seabourn sued me, trying to shut me up. Let’s just say the matter

My Antarctica21 “Fly the Drake” expedition on Magellan Explorer started out with a bit of luck; that is, in addition to being lucky to be returning to Antarctica for my ninth expedition! My plan was to: Fly for 1.5 hours from Tahoe to Los Angeles, (2-hour layover) Then fly 3.5

Antarctica is my favorite destination in the world. With eight expeditions to date, I have become a true expert on the Antarctic experience, from luxury to premium to about as basic as possible. While I am not yet sure exactly where Antartica21 lies, it is closer to standard and premium,

You know I am a big fan of Sea Cloud Spirit; an experience I have said is “Nautically Sexy“. Well, it was quite a schlep from Lake Tahoe to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to board the Sea Cloud Spirit for the third time and an even bigger schlep to return

I have been invited to sail on Sea Cloud Spirit for the third time in about a year. This time, it will be an eight-night Caribbean sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to St. Maarten. You know I love being on this luxury three-masted windjammer sailing ship traveling through the

Although my passport didn’t expire until December 2025, with my upcoming travel plans (Sea Cloud Spirit – January 24, 2025; Antarctica21—February 14, 2025; and the Goldring Travel 2025 Culinary & Cultural A&K African Safari and Silversea Expedition—March 27, 2025), I knew I would run out of passport pages, especially with

With the Goldring Travel Culinary & Cultural Journeys in April 2025 and October 2026 sold out, there was a long period without a Culinary & Cultural journey. So, I figured why not find a truly unique itinerary and create another…and boy did I find one! This April 23 – May