SLOW TRAVEL
Author: Chris Owen
Pausing Briefly, Koningsdam Sister Construction Begins
Visiting a number of Norwegian ports of call, we’re sailing Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam during her inaugural season. Along for the ride, a diverse group of passengers hailing from around world are enjoying a variety of activities both on Read More …
Our Viking Journey: The Whole Story
Just completing our Empires of the Mediterranean sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises on new Viking Sea, I thought it might be a good idea to share the entire journey all in one place. Below is a list of all we Read More …
The Yukon Calls Holland America Line Cruise Travelers
Out of Alaska and into The Yukon, we experienced seamless movement from one Holland America Line land property to another. Beginning in Denali at the opening of Holland America Line’s new Denali Square, we explored many of the options Read More …
Welcome Aboard: Holland America Line Koningsdam
“Life is 10 percent what you make it and 90 percent how you take it.” ― Irving Berlin Sailing with any given cruise line can produce a variety of impressions, intended or not. Activities, entertainment, ship features, onboard programming and more can Read More …
Travel Apps That Will Actually Work On Your Caribbean Vacation
To many travelers, a trip to the Caribbean means disconnecting from the real world, trading work and normal daily tasks for a sandy beach and an umbrella drink. Those people might leave their electronic devices at home or surely in Read More …
Smartphone Apps Used On Our Azamara Cruise
Planning in advance we locate, learn how to use and try a number of smartphone apps whenever we travel. On our 12-night Summer Russia and The Baltics sailing of Azamara Quest, we followed that strategy and wound up with a far Read More …
Faith, Trust And Pixie Dust Bring New Disney Cruise Ships
Not all that long ago, Disney Cruise Line doubled the size of their cruise ship fleet, adding Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy in 2011 and 2012. Continuing to define family cruise travel, Disney recently announced plans to build two more ships that Read More …