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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Small ship cruising in Canada is open for business!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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!?

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.

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

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...

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...

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... 

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

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....

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... 

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....
 

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. 

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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... 

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