Americans have an insatiable appetite for pizza. In fact, 93 percent of the U.S. population has eaten pizza within the past month! Americans also chow down on 46 pizza slices per person annually, and Statista research shows that they spent …
Much is fabulous about overseas travel, but there’s also much to delight right here within or from the U.S.A. Here are three new American vacation journeys that The Meandering Traveler suggests checking out. The first is a river cruise within …
It’s official! American Cruise Lines’ (ACL) new 100-passenger American Eagle, the first “Coastal Cat” (a high-tech, innovative catamaran) was delivered on time and has successfully completed sea trials. Signaling the start of an exciting new era for ACL, American Eagle …
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, …
Sailing the Columbia and Snake rivers of the U.S. Pacific Northwest region delivers a scenic journey close to home. Travelers on small ship cruises can “follow in the footsteps” of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), also known as the …
Looking back to what’s happened in July 2022 in the travel world, here are our picks for the month’s best travel news and tidbits. So, come along and see what’s new or upcoming. 1. California River Cruise? Yes, ACL …
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series about what’s rolling on the Mississippi River in terms of river cruises and port activities in Natchez, MS. To read Part 1, go here first. If river cruisers are sailing …
Fast forward from the 1800s to 2022. Arriving at Natchez, MS, by riverboat, cruisers see much of the same Mississippi River scenery that Mark Twain did from a 19th century steamboat. But what are the top attractions? What should travelers …
A river cruise is a superb way to visit many destinations or even multiple regions within a continent. So, why not layer a “themed” cruise — one that fits your vacation style and favorite activities — on top of the …
