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Accuracy Check: Viking Top Of Cologne Tour
It was billed as a privileged access tour and indeed it was. Our Top of Cologne tour was actually the second of the day. Steps from our Viking Longship, we explored the highlights on a walking tour earlier in the Read More …
Cruise Line Video: Accuracy Defined, Super Quality
There are a number of sources for video tours and reviews of cruise ships that are worth considering in the process of buying a cruise or getting ready for one. Some get very specific, showing and rating dining, activities, shore tours and Read More …
Accuracy Check: Viking Christmas Markets Video Vs. Reality
Sailing along the River Danube from Nuremberg to Budapest, we have covered a lot of ground, seen some amazing places and talked with some interesting people. As I write this we are in Vienna, Austria where our Viking longship stayed Read More …
Accuracy Check: Viking Portraits Video vs. Reality
One of the most helpful resources in planing for our Portraits of Southern France sailing was the rich library of videos available on the Viking River Cruises website. Thinking back to our first full-length Viking River Cruise, a 15-day Read More …
Top 10 Cities with the Most Airbnb-Ready Homes
The Perfect Rug analyzed 50 US cities to find out which ten have the most Airbnb-ready homes. The analysis includes key variables: city, state, 2023 visitation, the total number of apartment listings, the percentage of those listings available on Airbnb, and the total number of Airbnb listings. The Read More …
Airline Mechanic, Student Teams Compete
The Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition (AMC) is an annual event that brings together aviation maintenance professionals from various backgrounds to compete in real-world scenarios. This year, a record-breaking 90 teams participated in Chicago, testing their skills in speed, accuracy, and Read More …
Man Overboard (MOB) Technology Challenges
Man Overboard (MOB) technology for cruise ships saves lives While traditional safety measures focus on onboard hazards, MOB incidents pose a significant risk to passengers who fall overboard. The Scope of the Problem: Challenges with Current Solutions: The Need for Read More …
Safety At Sea Terminology: Forward Looking Sonar
Forward-looking sonar (FLS) is a type of underwater sonar technology used in various applications to provide a forward view of the underwater environment. It’s primarily employed in marine navigation and exploration, as well as for underwater search and rescue operations. Read More …
Cruise Line Expands Facial Biometric Technology
Carnival Cruise Line is using facial biometric technology to expedite the debarkation process for its guests. Nine of Carnival’s 14 U.S. homeports are using this technology, and the debarkation process has been expedited by an average of 30 percent. The Read More …