Erie Canal: A Slow Journey by Barge
Erie Canal: A journey down 86 miles of the historic Erie Canal in New York state, when a writer and her husband slow down and take stock of their 37 years together.
Cruises
Gulets Offer a Sparkling Sailing Experience in Croatia
Gulets are special yachts that are popular in Croatia. An interview with Laura Orsini, a California travel blogger who chartered a gulet in Croatia.
Cruise Ship Security: How Safe are Cruisers?
How safe are you on a cruise? A look at the many levels of security and how cruise ships keep their vessels safe both in port and while at sea. Cruise Ship security.
Cruising Without Kids
Cruises have been a staple of multi-generational family vacations, but lately, cruise-goers would rather skip the kids. Adult-only cruising is a growing new trend.
Croatia: The Joy of Sailing a Gulet
The experience of chartering your own sailboat and enjoying the beautiful Istria peninsula and other parts of the Dalmatian coast is shared.
River Cruising: When Is the Best Time to Go?
There are hundreds of different river cruises you can select. It all comes down to what you want to see, and how long you want to spend on a cruise boat.
Life Below the Decks of an American Steamboat
Jackie Cohen tells what life is like for crewmembers of an iconic steamboat cruise, The American Steamboat Company’s “American Queen” ship, based in Memphis, Tennessee.
Freighter Trip, Part 2: Dodging Icebergs
Pete Martin set off on a nine-month around the world journey on a freighter. In part two of his series, the relaxing life at sea is detailed, as is an encounter with some large icebergs.
Antarctica: Nothing Else Comes Close
A Silverseas cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and Antarctica is the author’s best trip of his life–the incredible scenery of icebergs, king penguins, baby seals and the striking landscapes make this a bucket list come true trip.
Philippines Digital Detox: No Phone, No Bathrooms, Plenty of Stars
A trip across some of the thousands of islands in the Philippines by pandaw, a small boat without running water and able to land at deserted beaches.
Cruise Around Europe with Katarina Line
Katarina Line tours offer sea and land excursions that will introduce tourists to Europe’s historical, natural, cultural, and gastronomical significance.
Croatia: Shore Dining a Big Plus on a Small Ship
Cruising the coast of Croatia with a twist: passengers disembark the small ship and have dinner every night on shore, instead of in the ship dining room.