The award-winning 2021 movie “Belfast” tells the tale of a loving young family living in the city during 1969, the era of “The Troubles.” It’s a poignant story, revealing the difficulties of life back in the day. Fortunately, in the …
The world watched the spectacular Coronation of His Royal Highness King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla in Westminster Abbey in London, U.K., on Saturday, May 6, 2023. It was a fabulous spectacle of colorful pageantry, pomp and people watching. …
“Everything old is new again” goes the popular saying. And, starting in summer 2024, two Princess Cruises’ ships will call for the first time at a U.S. East Coast destination with more than 300 years of history. Here’s the scoop. …
If you’re dreaming about seeing Pisa’s Leaning Tower, sipping a glass of Chianti in Siena, or perusing great art in Florence, then travel in Tuscany is truly a dream come true. Located in central Italy northwest of Rome, Tuscany (or Toscana) spans 8,900 …
Due to unprecedented guest demand for exotic cruises, Oceania Cruises will send the newly updated and “re-inspired” Riviera to sail Asia cruises for the first time in 2023-2024. (See photo of Riviera’s revitalized Penthouse Suite bedroom above; photo by Oceania Cruises). …
Throughout our 10-day, Antarctica cruise on Silversea Cruises‘ expeditionary Silver Endeavour, penguins appeared here, there and everywhere! Just as travelers head to the Arctic region hoping to see polar bears and reindeer, they venture to Antarctica for penguins. Yes, one …
In a new blog feature moving forward, The Meandering Traveler will provide readers with select “firsthand experiences.” They’ll show our personal perspective while traveling, give helpful travel tips, outline lessons learned along the journey and more. For instance, today, I’ll …
At the Oregon Trail’s western end, The Dalles, OR, was an 1800s-era hot spot in the quest for Pacific Northwest expansion. Back in the day, the Columbia and Snake rivers delivered adventure at best, a dangerous ordeal at worst. Pioneers, soldiers, trappers, …
Hey, Tauck enthusiasts! Here’s a great new small-ship cruising option close-to-home for fall 2023. It’s a further expansion of Tauck’s North American offerings and an expansion of its Silversea Cruises‘ partnership. Tauck will offer six departures of a new 13-day …
Nothing creates wanderlust quite the way seeing destinations across the globe in a hit movie does. From seeing Greece in “Mamma Mia!” to perusing the waterways of Bruges, Belgium, and viewing “Girl with the Pearl Earring” in Amsterdam, movie goers say: …
