Asia
The Peninsula, a Serene Retreat from the Bustle of Bangkok
I always love it when I know even before I step into the lobby of a hotel that my stay is going to be a special occasion. By the time our limousine drives through acres of […]
Asia
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4 Exotic Asian Rivers Get More Comfortable New Cruise Options
Life in Asia has always depended on rivers. Some of the world’s oldest civilizations developed along the Yangtze, the Mekong, the Irrawaddy and the Ganges. These rivers are still main sources of water, irrigation and trade, […]
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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 Trends to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Next Cruise
It seems you can’t go far these days without being told you should have a “bucket list” of things you need to experience before you kick it. But I prefer to think of travel as […]
Asia
Pre/Post Cruise in Hong Kong: The Longer the Better
A good friend who’s travelled almost as much as I have has a saying: There are one-day cities and weekend cities and then there’s Hong Kong. That’s worth a week. We agree wholeheartedly. If you can […]
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Encounters in Old Saigon and the Heart of Darkness
The contrasts between old and new couldn’t be starker that in Vietnam today. As Oceania Cruises’ luxurious Nautica docked near downtown Saigon, a rust-eaten freighter at the next slip was being unloaded the same way […]
Asia
Pre/Post Cruise: Finding Calm in Buzzing Bangkok
In Bangkok, there always seems to be a buzz. The roads teem with motorcycles and un-mufflered three-wheeled cabs known as tuk-tuks. On the river, “longtail” boats get their push from growling V-8 engines that are […]