An Irrawaddy river cruise is a wonderful way to explore Myanmar. Seeing your river cruiser at a distance, waiting for you, is always exciting. This time, after a flight from Yangon to Kalewa and a bus ride to the point of embarkation, the anticipation mounts as we go over...
A clear blue early morning sky greeted MS Carnival Dream as we cruised into George Town’s harbour. We had low expectations of the Cayman Islands after being rather disappointed by our shore excursion to Montego Bay in Jamaica but when we arrived at George Town, we were most pleasantly...
Most visitors to Russia usually head for Moscow (see this post for places to visit in Moscow) or St Petersburg but you can also discover the delights of Russia on a river cruise between the two cities.
River cruising in Russia
It’s almost midnight on a balmy summer’s night in Russia.
The...
If you're a nature and wildlife lover, an Amazon cruise is an experience that should be at the top of your travel bucket list. Not only is the Amazon the second-longest river in the world, but the Amazon rainforest is also home to over one-third of the animal species...
The sky changes from violet to black, as it swallows the Martial mountain range. At the start of our Patagonia cruise, Ushuaia’s lights are dots in the distance, as our ship, Stella Australis, cruises over Ushuaia Bay.
As we power towards the Beagle Channel, up on deck, I shiver but...
An evening canal cruise in Amsterdam is one of the most enchanting ways to explore the city. Cruising past iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites and charming architecture lit up at night is an experience you won't want to miss. An Amsterdam evening canal cruise is a magical journey past...