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Silversea Goes More Exotic on Land
A two day bush-walking safari in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park, a Gorilla Forest camp in Uganda and an overland journey to Jaipur and the Taj Mahal in India are a sampling of exotic new […]
Articles by Wallace Immen
Cruise Lines
Bear in Mind: Alaska Glacier Trek from Regatta is an Eye-Opener
Soaring hemlock trees block out our view of the sun. There’s moss hanging so heavily on the Sitka spruce trees that they seem to bend from the weight. Beneath the tree canopy, shrubs and wild […]
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Prospecting for Truth and Gold in Skagway’s Lair of Liars
So call me a liar. Not me personally, thank you, but I am part of the second oldest profession—journalism. And my craft has had more than its share of fibbers, as I discovered on my […]
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Hairpin Turns and Bottomless Valleys on a Day Trip to the Klondike
You’ve got to hand it to people who have a vision about how to make a fortune. As thousands of world-be prospectors set out from Skagway, Alaska, across the rugged mountains to the Yukon in […]
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Scoping out 7 Stylish Additions to Oceania’s Classic Small Ships
Sailing on one of Oceania Cruises’ small ships has always seemed to me like being a guest at a grand home at sea. Public rooms with polished wood paneling, carved trim work and even elegant […]
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A Helping of Herping in Ecuador
Scientists call looking for creepy crawlies herping. Now true-life Herping Adventures to study amphibians and reptiles in the Amazon jungles and cloud forests of Ecuador are being offered by ecotourism company Tropic, which has been leading tours […]
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MSC Enters the Space Race
MSC Cruises claims that even though the new ships it has on order are among the largest ever built, they will be able to fit into most existing ports. The contract signed with Italy’s Fincantieri […]
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Stupendous Stupas Accent Ama’s Entry into Myanmar Cruising
There’s no sight quite like the endless vista of ancient Buddhist stupas in the valley of Bagan at sunset as the light plays off the domed roofs topped with gilded spires that have been here […]
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5 Hot Places to Savor a Cool Brew in Beer-Rich Prague
Unlike North American suds that get gulped down mostly for the buzz they give, Czech beers are savored for their taste. And after having a few, I admit, they provide a heck of a buzz too. But I […]
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Royal Caribbean’s Newest Heading to China
It may be a shocker to passengers used to seeing the newest ships cater to the U.S. market, but Royal Caribbean International sees a way to cash in on a trend by making Shanghai its […]