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Holland America Line’s Alaska Cruises Support Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

May 20, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Holland America Line continues its long-standing commitment to celebrate Alaska's wildlife and wilderness by expanding its partnership with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC)—a renowned nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska's wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. As part of the 2025 Alaska cruise season, Holland America Line will introduce a variety of onboard activities designed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Alaska, America, Animal Rescue, Beer, Chocolate, Cruising, Denali, Drinking, Glacier, Lodge, Moscow, National Park, Shopping Mall, Whales, Wildlife

Crazy House, Dalat Vietnam – January 2024

January 1, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Also called the Hang Nga Guesthouse, owner and founder Dang Viet Nga quickly discovered that most of her guests were leaving comments about this 'crazy house' in her guestbook and eventually decided that would be the most appropriate name. And when one visits, one quickly realizes this space is perfectly named! Dang earned her PhD in architecture at the University of Moscow and eventually moved back to Vietnam. She began to conceptualize this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Architecture, Moscow, Taxi, Vietnam, Walking tour

Planning a Tour to Chernobyl

July 27, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

I was fortunate to have visited Ukraine once in my life. This was 5 years ago; I took full advantage of a stop over flight from Moscow to Tbilisi in the country of Georgia. While just a couple of days I got a feel for the city including its gorgeous cathedrals, a visit to Pechersk Lavra – a large complex of Orthodox Churches and a stop to the colorful buildings of Vozdvyzhenka. But one of my highlights was a visit to the National Chornobyl … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Europe, Georgia, Moscow, Museum, Village

Best Countries to Visit in September

August 13, 2019 by Madhusree DasLeave a Comment

September is one of the best times of year for a getaway. It’s often cheaper for flights and accommodation and less crowded than the peak summer months, making it an ideal opportunity to enjoy some peace and quiet and explore new destinations before the busy Christmas period begins. But, where do you visit in September? With most popular beach vacation destinations now getting colder weather and most tourist attractions and activities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Beach, Christmas, Culture, Edinburgh, Europe, History, Maldives, Markets, Moscow, Restaurants, Russia, South Africa, Urban Travel, Village, Wildlife

Time Spent on the Trans-Siberian Railway

July 25, 2019 by Matt ScottLeave a Comment

The Tran-Siberian Railway is the ultimate rail journey: the longest in the world - possibly the coldest if you go at the wrong time of year. A journey of almost mythical proportions that spans two continents while staying in a single country; without leaving your seat you clatter your way along almost a third of the globe. There are three routes that travellers can take to explore the Siberian expanse: The Moscow-to-Vladivostok route at over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Beijing, Britain, China, Culture, Drinking, England, Fashion, Food and Wine, Journey, Moscow, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Train Travel, Walking tour

10 Things I Learned During my Stay in Minsk, Belarus

October 22, 2018 by Dave12 Comments

I recently spent a few days exploring Minsk and the nearby countryside. This city of 2 million+ people is at the same time spread out yet rather compact. The city features an interesting mix of noticeable architectural styles mostly dating from post World War II. Unlike a number of Western European countries, Belarus does not yet seem to be on the tourist route. Prices are fairly reasonable and it is easy to get around the historical core of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Germany, Moscow, Museum, Sports, Walking tour

Top 4 cities to visit at 2018 World Cup in Russia

May 3, 2018 by Ahmed BLeave a Comment

The 2018 World Cup in Russia will be a footballing extravaganza, with 32 nations battling to win the sport's most prestigious trophy. The event offers people the chance to visit some of the world's most beautiful cities, including Moscow which will host the final on July 15. Russia boasts a wealth of cultural and historical riches, and landscapes that have inspired artists and poets for generations. Read on to find out more about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Canals, Culture, Moscow, Museum, Restaurants, Russia

How Sochi Became an All-Season Hotspot for Tourists

March 13, 2018 by Linda CLeave a Comment

SOURCE: flickr.com Prior to the 2014 Winter Olympics, how many people had heard of Sochi? Outside of Russia, the answer is probably very few. When most people think of snow, skiing and snowboarding, they think of somewhere in Austria or Italy, at least if they’re in Europe. In the US, you can take advantage of lift pass deals like Fly and Ski Free and take to the slopes in Tahoe without spending a dime. Or, if you’re really adventurous, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Andes, Art, Beach, Casino, Caves, Chile, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Greece, History, Italy, Moscow, Resort, Restaurants, Russia, Ski Trip, Spain, Sports, Thailand

Top 4 sports events to watch in 2018

January 20, 2018 by Andrew LLeave a Comment

The next 12 months promise to be a delight for sports fans across the world, with a vast array of top events taking place throughout 2018. Winter sports and football provide the year's top two attractions, with the Winter Olympics and the World Cup set to draw massive crowds to South Korea and Russia respectively. Winter Olympics, South Korea Scheduled to take place PyeongChang from February 9-25, the Winter Olympics brings together the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Argentina, Brazil, England, Europe, Film, France, Germany, Golf, History, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Moscow, Russia, Ski Trip, Spain, Sports

Exploring Russia on a Viking River Cruise

October 24, 2017 by Ariane ColenbranderLeave a Comment

This was my first river cruise with Viking Cruises, a trip I'd dreamt about for weeks! Russia, the world's largest country, takes up an eighth of the world's surface, borders 14 different countries, 12 oceans and seas and spans 11 time zones. Getting Ready to Cruise Through Russia Including start and end points St. Petersburg and Moscow, our cruise includes seven stops with optional offshore excursions, some included in the fare, others … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Beer, Bus Travel, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, Frankfurt, Japan, Journey, Moscow, Museum, Music, National Park, Paris

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