How do stateroom sizes compare for ships that cruise on the Douro River? Only about half of all river cruise companies offer itineraries on the Douro. We'll look at comparisons between AmaWaterways, … [Read more...] about Douro River Stateroom Size Comparisons
Viking Mandalay: 500,000 Buddhas In Monywa, Myanmar
Just when you think you've surely seen all the Buddhas in Myanmar, you visit a temple on your last day of touring that contains 500,000+ statues. The Mohnyin Thambuddhei Phya was originally … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: 500,000 Buddhas In Monywa, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: Pottery of Yandabo, Myanmar
One of my favorite sights in Myanmar was the pots of "traveler water" scattered throughout every village and along every roadway. Historically it was intended for monks making their way to and fro, … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Pottery of Yandabo, Myanmar
Rhône & Saône River Stateroom Size Comparisons
How do stateroom sizes compare for ships that cruise on the Rhône and Saône rivers in France? Even though there are fewer ships on these waterways, there is still a lot of variation in size. Stateroom … [Read more...] about Rhône & Saône River Stateroom Size Comparisons
Viking Mandalay: Stupa Strewn Bagan, Myanmar
"They make one of the finest sights in the world, exquisitely finished, splendid, and costly. When illuminated by the sun they are especially brilliants and can be seen from a great distance."- Marco … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Stupa Strewn Bagan, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: Village Life in Ohn Ne Choung, Myanmar
This morning we enjoyed a leisurely sail up the Irrawaddy River. Alternating through a landscape of brown sandbars and lush green forest canopies, the banks of the Irrawaddy are dotted with … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Village Life in Ohn Ne Choung, Myanmar