Quark Expeditions: What Travel Advisors Should Know Before Booking (Travel Market Report, Sep 2023)

For advisors who have never sailed with Quark Expeditions, here are a few things to know about the expedition cruise line before recommending it to clients.

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A Guide to Planning Your Antarctic Adventure (Big Blend, Aug 2023)

Quark Expeditions: What Travel Advisors Should Know Before Booking (Travel Market Report, Sep 2023)

Before you embark on an Antarctic journey there are a few things you should ask yourself to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip suited to your interests and abilities.

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Planning Your Antarctic Adventure (Big Blend Radio, Aug 2023)

Quark Expeditions: What Travel Advisors Should Know Before Booking (Travel Market Report, Sep 2023)

7 Best Hotels In Niagara Falls With A View Of The Falls (Travel Awaits, June 2023)

Planning an Antarctic Adventure? I was on Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" show talking about cruising in Antarctica three times on both small expedition ships and mainstream cruise ships, and giving some tips to consider before booking your Antarctic adventure.

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7 Best Hotels In Niagara Falls With A View Of The Falls (Travel Awaits, June 2023)

Finding Paradise in Tahiti with Windstar Cruises (Travel World International, June 2023)

7 Best Hotels In Niagara Falls With A View Of The Falls (Travel Awaits, June 2023)

One of the best ways to experience the sheer magnitude and beauty, and even feel the thunder, of the falls is to stay at a hotel with a view of them.

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Finding Paradise in Tahiti with Windstar Cruises (Travel World International, June 2023)

I could never have imagined how wonderful my time in the remote French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific Ocean would be.

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5 Best Niagara Falls Restaurants According to a Local (Travel Awaits, June 2023)

Finding Paradise in Tahiti with Windstar Cruises (Travel World International, June 2023)

Beyond the natural beauty and the lively attractions, Niagara Falls has great dining options...

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5 Expedition Cruises for Mobility-Challenged Travelers (Bold Magazine, Apr, 2023)

Five expedition cruise ships and finds some of the best for people with limited mobility.

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11 Amazing Experiences In Beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario (May, 2023)

5 Expedition Cruises for Mobility-Challenged Travelers (Bold Magazine, Apr, 2023)

Niagara Falls can easily be seen over a short day trip, but with so much to see in the area, it is great to spend at least a couple of days.

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Review of Viking Octantis Great Lakes Cruise (Jan 2023)

A ship within a ship: Finding my happy place in MSC Seascape’s Yacht Club (Dec 2022)

Antarctic Expedition Cruise on Swan Hellenic SH Vega (Jan 2023)

Sometimes the most beautiful things can be found right in your own backyard! Living in Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario all my life, I never thought much about exploring the Great Lakes.

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Antarctic Expedition Cruise on Swan Hellenic SH Vega (Jan 2023)

A ship within a ship: Finding my happy place in MSC Seascape’s Yacht Club (Dec 2022)

Antarctic Expedition Cruise on Swan Hellenic SH Vega (Jan 2023)

Late November is an ideal time to visit Antarctica by small ship, with seas iced-up from the harsh winter, glaciers and mountains glistening...

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A ship within a ship: Finding my happy place in MSC Seascape’s Yacht Club (Dec 2022)

You may be surprised to learn that big ships, such as MSC Seascape DO offer an array of opportunities for intimate cruising....

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Welcome Aboard Swan Hellenic’s Chic New Expedition Ship SH Vega (Nov 2022)

11 Fantastic Activities During A Fall Weekend In Thunder Bay, Ontario (Travel Awaits, Oct 2022)

A ship within a ship: Finding my happy place in MSC Seascape’s Yacht Club (Dec 2022)

I was invited aboard Swan Hellenic’s newest ship, SH Vega, for a short cruise from Halifax to Boston. I immediately felt at home in this swanky and stylish boutique hotel.

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5 Expedition Cruise Lines for Mobility-Challenged Travellers (Nov 2022)

11 Fantastic Activities During A Fall Weekend In Thunder Bay, Ontario (Travel Awaits, Oct 2022)

If you’re interested in this type of cruise, but have mobility or physical challenges, there are a number of cruise lines that can accommodate you. I’ve had the pleasure of travelling on a few of these ships, so I can give you my first-hand experience as well.

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11 Fantastic Activities During A Fall Weekend In Thunder Bay, Ontario (Travel Awaits, Oct 2022)

Autumn is a great time for outdoor adventure on land and water in Thunder Bay, Ontario (and the surrounding region along the north shore of Lake Superior)…

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Le Boating on Canada’s Rideau Canal Again — Family Houseboat Adventure (Quirky Cruise, Sep 2022)

Sailing the Great Lakes aboard the new Viking Octantis (Northern Ontario Travel Magazine, Sep 2022)

For Father’s Day in 2022, we decided houseboating would be ideal for another family getaway. And with Joni again too. (Remember, Le Boating is dog friendly!)

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Sailing the Great Lakes aboard the new Viking Octantis (Northern Ontario Travel Magazine, Sep 2022)

Here are some of the highlights of my adventure across the awe-inspiring lakes, picturesque provincial parks, and welcoming communities in northern Ontario on this game-changing expedition ship.

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My 7 Favorite Meals On Viking’s New Expedition Ship (Travel Awaits, Sep, 2022)

Sailing the Great Lakes aboard the new Viking Octantis (Northern Ontario Travel Magazine, Sep 2022)

My 7 Favorite Meals On Viking’s New Expedition Ship (Travel Awaits, Sep, 2022)

Wondering what the food will be like on a Viking cruise? Let me just say you have nothing to worry about. I recently cruised aboard the new Viking Octantis on the Great Lakes Explorer…

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Tahiti Windstar Cruise Review of the Wind Spirit (Quirky Cruise, Aug, 2022)

My 8 Top Experiences on Windstar Cruise In Tahiti And The Tuamotu Islands (Travel Awaits, Jun, 2022)

My 7 Favorite Meals On Viking’s New Expedition Ship (Travel Awaits, Sep, 2022)

I finally decided to travel to one of the most remote and exotic paradises imaginable: Tahiti in French Polynesia.

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The Houseboat Getaway Near Ottawa Perfect for the Whole Family (Travel Awaits, Aug 2022)

My 8 Top Experiences on Windstar Cruise In Tahiti And The Tuamotu Islands (Travel Awaits, Jun, 2022)

A perfect summer family getaway on a luxury houseboat on the Rideau Canal awaits — just a 1-hour drive from Ottawa in Smiths Falls.

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My 8 Top Experiences on Windstar Cruise In Tahiti And The Tuamotu Islands (Travel Awaits, Jun, 2022)

I had goosebumps as I boarded the sparkling white 148-passenger Wind Spirit in Papeete, Tahiti, for an 11-day sailing adventure in Tahiti and the Tuamotu Islands.

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Small-Ship Hawaii Cruise with UnCruise Adventures Reveals the Real Hawaii (Quirky Cruise, Jun 2022)

The New Viking Octantis: Expedition Cruising in Nordic Style & Comfort (All Things Cruise, Jun 2022)

I am thrilled to have finally experienced the “real” Hawaii, visiting four Hawaiian islands— the Big Island of Hawaii, Lana’i, Maui and Molokai ...

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The New Viking Octantis: Expedition Cruising in Nordic Style & Comfort (All Things Cruise, Jun 2022)

Cruising on the newly minted expedition ship, Viking Octantis, for a 10-day “Caribbean Connections” itinerary, ahead of its inaugural season in the Great Lakes was like a dream come true.

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3 Fabulous Small Ship Cruises To Try In Ontario, Canada (Travel Awaits, Mar 2022)

The New Viking Octantis: Expedition Cruising in Nordic Style & Comfort (All Things Cruise, Jun 2022)

3 Fabulous Small Ship Cruises To Try In Ontario, Canada (Travel Awaits, Mar 2022)

From May through September, the inland waterways of Ontario (my home province) are a paradise for slow travel by small ships...

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Falling In Love With Slow Travel in France (European Waterways, Jan 2022)

Canada’s Rideau Canal on the Kawartha Voyageur from Kingston to Ottawa (Quirky Cruise, Nov 2021)

3 Fabulous Small Ship Cruises To Try In Ontario, Canada (Travel Awaits, Mar 2022)

This was our first international trip since the start of the pandemic, so my husband and I were a little nervous about dipping our toes into hotel barge cruising in France

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Canal du Midi Anjodi Hotel Barge Cruise (Quirky Cruise, Nov 2021)

Canada’s Rideau Canal on the Kawartha Voyageur from Kingston to Ottawa (Quirky Cruise, Nov 2021)

For many years I dreamed of traveling on a luxury barge in the south of France...

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Canada’s Rideau Canal on the Kawartha Voyageur from Kingston to Ottawa (Quirky Cruise, Nov 2021)

Cruising aboard Ontario Waterway Cruises’ Kawartha Voyageur was my third small-ship adventure in Ontario in the summer of 2021

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Cruising the Mighty St. Lawrence River (Quirky Cruise, Sep 2021)

Canadian Staycation: Cruising in Ontario without the Crowds (Everything Zoomer, Sep 2021)

I’ve been determined to experience as much of Canada as possible on small ship cruises.

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Canadian Staycation: Cruising in Ontario without the Crowds (Everything Zoomer, Sep 2021)

Ready for an adventure, but not comfortable with crossing the border? A small-ship experience right here in Canada might be just what you’re looking for.

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Rideau Canal Houseboat Adventure in Canada with Le Boat (Quirky Cruise, July 2021)

Canadian Staycation: Cruising in Ontario without the Crowds (Everything Zoomer, Sep 2021)

Rideau Canal Houseboat Adventure in Canada with Le Boat (Quirky Cruise, July 2021)

For four days my family (and our one-year-old Samoyed puppy, Joni) made memories captaining a luxury houseboat on Ontario’s iconic Rideau Canal.

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Small Ship Cruising Close to Home! (Food Wine Travel, May 2021)

The Latest on Expedition Cruise Lines (AllThingsCruise, Apr 2021)

Rideau Canal Houseboat Adventure in Canada with Le Boat (Quirky Cruise, July 2021)

Small ship cruising in Canada is open for business!

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11 Best Things to Do in Mumbai (Rovology, Apr 2021)

The Latest on Expedition Cruise Lines (AllThingsCruise, Apr 2021)

My favorite things to do and see! I would recommend a minimum of 2-3 days to see the highlights that can be enjoyed by taxi, rickshaw, and walking.

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The Latest on Expedition Cruise Lines (AllThingsCruise, Apr 2021)

With COVID-19 the news changes by the day, but this is a snapshot of the state of expedition and small-ship cruise lines.

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When will small-ship cruise lines resume sailing? (Quirky Cruise, Mar 2021)

Travel Interrupted, A Look at Post-COVID Travel (International Women's Forum, Sep 2020)

When will small-ship cruise lines resume sailing? (Quirky Cruise, Mar 2021)

As to when small-ship cruise lines resume operations, here is the most current information. It will be updated as more info is available....

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Celebrating Chanukah Quietly at Home (Travel World Magazine, Dec 2020)

Travel Interrupted, A Look at Post-COVID Travel (International Women's Forum, Sep 2020)

When will small-ship cruise lines resume sailing? (Quirky Cruise, Mar 2021)

It’s a strange feeling. I can’t remember the last holiday season our family spent at home in Toronto.

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Travel Interrupted, A Look at Post-COVID Travel (International Women's Forum, Sep 2020)

I was honored to have moderated a panel with. Lisa Pierce, Managing Director Canada and U.S. for Air Canada, and Martin Firestone, President, Travel Secure.

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From The Eye of a Traveller (Presentation from UNITE 2020, Sep 2020)

Travel Interrupted, A Look at Post-COVID Travel (International Women's Forum, Sep 2020)

Interested in traveling to India? I shared my experiences at this year's (virtual) UNITE 2020 Trade Show

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Covid-19 on UnCruise's First Alaska Cruise (Quirky Cruise, Aug 2020)

From The Eye of a Traveller (Presentation from UNITE 2020, Sep 2020)

Covid-19 on UnCruise's First Alaska Cruise (Quirky Cruise, Aug 2020)

This unfortunate incident raises the question about the safety of travel to hotels, resorts, campgrounds and cruises of all kinds. What will the future of cruising hold?

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Small Ship Summer Cruise in Alaska (Big Blend Radio, June 2020)

From The Eye of a Traveller (Presentation from UNITE 2020, Sep 2020)

Covid-19 on UnCruise's First Alaska Cruise (Quirky Cruise, Aug 2020)

If you always dreamed of doing a wildlife adventure in Alaska, taking a small-ship cruise may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...

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World Traveler Insider (Big Blend Radio, June 2020)

Viking Announces New Mississippi River Cruises, Beginning in 2022 (AllThingsCruise, Apr 2020)

Virtual Travel Panel w/ Dan Blanchard (UnCruise Adventures, June 2020)

On this radio show, I discuss my search for unique experiences and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

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Virtual Travel Panel w/ Dan Blanchard (UnCruise Adventures, June 2020)

Viking Announces New Mississippi River Cruises, Beginning in 2022 (AllThingsCruise, Apr 2020)

Virtual Travel Panel w/ Dan Blanchard (UnCruise Adventures, June 2020)

Captain Dan Blanchard chats with several industry experts on restarting travel and what the new landscape looks like going forward.

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Viking Announces New Mississippi River Cruises, Beginning in 2022 (AllThingsCruise, Apr 2020)

Viking is expanding its growing fleet of destination-focused cruises, this time in North America, along the mighty Mississippi River in America’s Heartland.

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Planning an Adult Family Vacation? Consider India! (Big Blend Radio, Feb 2020)

Viking Announces New Mississippi River Cruises, Beginning in 2022 (AllThingsCruise, Apr 2020)

You're tasked with the daunting job of planning a family vacation with your adult children. Usually, destinations like Florida, Mexico, and France come to mind. Well, what about India!?

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Adult Family Vacation To India! (Big Blend, Feb 2020)

Planning an Adult Family Vacation? Consider India! (Big Blend Radio, Feb 2020)

Alaska Small Ship Cruises (Big Blend Radio, June 2020)

I’ll give you tips on how to build a trip for your adult family, as well as advice to keep your itinerary authentic, off-the-beaten-path, and customizable.

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Alaska Small Ship Cruises (Big Blend Radio, June 2020)

Planning an Adult Family Vacation? Consider India! (Big Blend Radio, Feb 2020)

Alaska Small Ship Cruises (Big Blend Radio, June 2020)

Interested in small-cruise trips to Alaska? Have a listen

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Viking Jupiter: A "Small-Big Ship" in the Baltic (Quirky Cruise, Jan 2020)

Visiting the Palaces of the People in the St. Petersburg Metro (Food. Wine, Travel. Nov 2019 Issue)

Viking to Bring Cruising to the Great Lakes, Antarctic & Arctic (All Things Cruise, Jan 2020)

The gorgeous Winter Palace Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. Shore excursion aboard Viking Cruises Jupiter cruise in the Baltics. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

Having never visited Russia, seeing St. Petersburg on the 8-night Baltic itinerary was a major draw. While it wasn’t exactly a “small-ship,” it featured the advantages of larger ships...

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Viking to Bring Cruising to the Great Lakes, Antarctic & Arctic (All Things Cruise, Jan 2020)

Visiting the Palaces of the People in the St. Petersburg Metro (Food. Wine, Travel. Nov 2019 Issue)

Viking to Bring Cruising to the Great Lakes, Antarctic & Arctic (All Things Cruise, Jan 2020)

Viking Expeditions ship rendering showing 12-seater oceangoing RIBs (rigid inflatable boats). Viking Cruises new cruise product.

On the heels of becoming Number One in the world in River Cruising, and the leading small-mid ship Ocean Cruising company, Viking Cruises has announced a bold new expansion into Expedition Voyages...

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Visiting the Palaces of the People in the St. Petersburg Metro (Food. Wine, Travel. Nov 2019 Issue)

St. Petersburg, Russia Metro shore excursion during Viking Cruises Jupiter Baltic cruise. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

The Metro system in St. Petersburg turned out being one of the highlights of my cruise, and it is a hidden treasure of the city...

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Small Ship Expedition Cruising on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar (Travel World Magazine, Oct 2019)

Visiting the Palaces of the People in the St. Petersburg Metro (Food. Wine, Travel. Nov 2019 Issue)

Inle Lake, Burma, Myanmar, Fisherman. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

One of our most memorable family expedition cruises was in Myanmar (formerly Burma) with Pandaw Cruises along the Irrawaddy River...

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Brahmaputra River Cruise Tips (QuirkyCruise, Oct 2019)

Small Ship Expedition Cruising on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar (Travel World Magazine, Oct 2019)

A Brahmaputra River Cruise to Remote Northeast India (QuirkyCruise, Sep 2019)

The RAAS Hotel Jodhpur, view from my balcony. Luxury hotel, Rajisthan, India. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

Few travelers go to India for just one week unless you live in a neighbouring country. Our recent India adventure was nearly one-month long, with a Brahmaputra River cruise scheduled in the middle....

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A Brahmaputra River Cruise to Remote Northeast India (QuirkyCruise, Sep 2019)

Small Ship Expedition Cruising on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar (Travel World Magazine, Oct 2019)

A Brahmaputra River Cruise to Remote Northeast India (QuirkyCruise, Sep 2019)

I booked a river cruise on the Lower Ganges with Pandaw Cruises six months prior for my family of four and a couple of friends...

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The Brahmaputra River Cruise: An Out-There Adventure (HikeBikeTravel, Aug 2019)

Myanmar River Cruise: Why You Should See Burma By Small Ship Cruise (Travel Awaits, Jul 2019)

Assam India. Monastery along the Brahmaputra River during small-ship cruise on the MV Mahabaahu boat. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

The Brahmaputra River Cruise in Assam, India is an out-there adventure & most definitely a unique & authentic cruise with tourism just starting in the area....

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Myanmar River Cruise: Why You Should See Burma By Small Ship Cruise (Travel Awaits, Jul 2019)

Sunset on the Irrawaddy River during one of my small-ship sailings aboard Pandaw Cruises in Myanmar (Burma). Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

Here's why a Myanmar river cruise belongs on your bucket list. I've been to Myanmar a few times, and found the best way to travel is by small ship. Read about it here.

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Alaska Cruise Adventures with UnCruise (QuirkyCruise, Jun 2019)

Myanmar River Cruise: Why You Should See Burma By Small Ship Cruise (Travel Awaits, Jul 2019)

New Viking Einar Impresses A First Timer (QuirkyCruise, Apr 2019)

Alaska small-ship cruise with UnCruise adventures from Juneau. Outdoor wildlife experiential travel. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

The moment I arrived in sunny Juneau where my UnCruise “Glacier Country Adventure” would begin and end, I knew this would be no ordinary 7-night Alaska cruise...

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New Viking Einar Impresses A First Timer (QuirkyCruise, Apr 2019)

Viking Cruises Names 7 New Riverboats in Basel, Switzerland (QuirkyCruise, Mar 2019)

New Viking Einar Impresses A First Timer (QuirkyCruise, Apr 2019)

Basel Switzerland. Departed from here on a Rhine River small-ship with Viking Cruises on the Einar longship. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

This was my first ever Europe river cruise, and I was awed the moment I stepped into the spacious and bright two-story atrium of Viking Cruises’ 190-passenger Viking Einar...

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OnTravel.com Podcast, Apr 2019

Viking Cruises Names 7 New Riverboats in Basel, Switzerland (QuirkyCruise, Mar 2019)

Have a listen as I bring some of my recent trips to vivid reality with Travel journalists Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman.

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Viking Cruises Names 7 New Riverboats in Basel, Switzerland (QuirkyCruise, Mar 2019)

The Naming Ceremony for new Viking Cruises longships. This was in Basel, Switzerland. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.

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Explore Antarctica on Russian Research Vessel Akademik Sergey Vavilov (QuirkyCruise, Oct 2018)

In Antarctica on small-ship expedition. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

As out of reach as it may seem, visiting Antarctica is not just doable, but it’s the adventure of a lifetime. Plus, you’ll get a much-needed “digital detox” to re-connect with nature and yourself...

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New Victory II Great Lakes Adventure (QuirkyCruise, Sep 2018)

Explore Antarctica on Russian Research Vessel Akademik Sergey Vavilov (QuirkyCruise, Oct 2018)

Aboard the Victory II, Victory Cruise Lines small-ship cruise on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

Having lived on Lake Ontario for my entire life, it never crossed my mind that the Great Lakes could be a cruising destination...

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A Unique and Authentic Canadian Experience at Fogo Island Inn (World Wide Quest, Jun 2017)

Explore Antarctica on Russian Research Vessel Akademik Sergey Vavilov (QuirkyCruise, Oct 2018)

A Unique and Authentic Canadian Experience at Fogo Island Inn (World Wide Quest, Jun 2017)

Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland. My stay at the luxury hotel and architectural gem. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and appreciated by Fogo Island Inn staff, most of whom are Fogo Island residents...

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Japan: A Mysterious Blend of Modern & Traditional (World Wide Quest, Jan 2017)

A Unique and Authentic Canadian Experience at Fogo Island Inn (World Wide Quest, Jun 2017)

Streetscene in Tokyo Japan Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

Timeless temples and shrines, gorgeous scenery, futuristic space age towers and bullet trains...What I love most about Japan is that it is a country of opposites...

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Canada's 150th Birthday Travel Ideas (CHCH News, Jan 2017)

Japan: A Mysterious Blend of Modern & Traditional (World Wide Quest, Jan 2017)

Canada's 150th Birthday Travel Ideas (CHCH News, Jan 2017)

Talking luxury travel and ideas for trips in Canada. Photo by Judi Cohen / Travelingjudi

Here's some destination ideas to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday on any budget...

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