Star Trek Universal Translator Now A Reality, Finally

Well, it’s been half a century since the notion of a universal translator was introduced on Star Trek, the television series of the 1960’s. What’s that? Not sure what a universal translator is? Watch this first and find out please: Read More …

Viking Cornerstone Features: Promise vs Experience

Just before returning to Viking Cruises not long ago, I wrote Two Viking Cornerstone Features We’re Looking Forward To.  That post highlighted the flexibility of Viking Venice Class ships and their unique Viking Resident Historian program.   Today, we take a reflective look Read More …

Our Flawless Viking River Cruise Story

Our Summer 2017 trip to Europe brought us back to Viking River Cruises for a 15-day Grand European Tour.  It had been a while since we sailed with Viking on the river, recently devoting a lot of time to Viking Read More …

Creative Viking Connection Targets Culturally Curious Travelers

Genius mastermind prodigy whiz kid brain intellect virtuoso ability accomplishment acumen aptitude inspiration intelligence inventiveness knack acuteness adept aptness Einstein  astuteness bent capability creativity discernment brilliance flair imagination ingenuity originality prowess talent wisdom capacity The National Geographic channel has charted a course to  explore the Read More …

Creative Viking Itineraries Continue Reinventing Cruise Travel

Sailing a number of Viking Ocean Cruise itineraries, we experienced the result of a systemwide focus on destinations.  Compared to other ocean travel companies, the difference is substantial. Every step of the way, from looking to booking, planning and being there Read More …

The Seriously Addictive Viking Destination Experience

In the past, one my more challenging parts of preparing for travel had been learning something about the destinations we will visit.  I just don’t like to study.  Viking River Cruises changed all that with our very first river cruise. Read More …