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Beyond The River Cruise: Spending Five Weeks In France & Spain

May 22, 2026 No Comments

Five weeks in Europe — river cruising, barging and walking parts of the Camino — that accumulated into something resembling a life rather than a vacation.

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Viking Polaris On The Great Lakes: The Comfort Of Getting The Details Right

May 22, 2026 No Comments

My trip on Viking Polaris came together quickly. Viking reached out with an invitation to sail the Great Lakes, and about a week later, I

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First Impressions: Aboard Viking Polaris On The Great Lakes

May 10, 2026 1 Comment

Hi from Killarney, on Georgian Bay in Canada! We are now on our third day aboard Viking Polaris, and so far, the trip has been

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The River Cruise Where We Dance

May 9, 2026 No Comments

We are not dancers. And yet, on several nights aboard the AmaCello, we were the first ones on the floor. A river cruise will do that to you.

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A Week On The Saône Aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaCello

April 29, 2026 No Comments

Seven days on the Saône — from Lyon to Burgundy aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaCello — paired with a canal barge the week before, and a group of friends showing up for home.

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What Is A River Cruise Like? A Look At The River Cruise Experience

April 24, 2026 No Comments

River cruising is often described as relaxing, immersive and easy – and it can be. But what the river cruise experience actually feels like day

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