Any traveller to Asia will discover fascinating history and religion, but after a few days of sightseeing, sometimes the information can be overwhelming, especially for visitors who don’t know the lingo. Here’s an explanation on how to better understand the difference between a Stupa, Pagoda, Wat and Temple… four...
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Trivia: The Mekong
Did you know? One of the world’s most beautiful rivers, the Mekong is only river that changes direction twice a year. River cruise conditions also change with the seasons – the water level can rise significantly within just a few hours during the rainy Monsoon season and quickly drop during the dry...
9 Must Sees of Hawaii
The Aloha State conjures countless majestic images, from volcanoes and verdant cliffs to surfing beaches and eye-poppingly beautiful hibiscuses. There’s a lot to see in Hawaii, which is why we asked kama’aina (someone who has lived in Hawaii a long time) Christine Thomas to pick nine natural wonders sure...
10 Ways to Stay Safe While Traveling
Staying safe while traveling abroad is always important. Most people aren’t dishonest, but those few bad apples or one unfortunate incident can blemish an amazing travel experience. We polled our travel specialists and created a list of tips for staying safe while traveling abroad. 1. Don’t look like a...
10 Reasons Why You Should Use a Travel Agent for Your Cruise
As a cruise specialist, one of the questions I hear most is “why should I book with a travel agent, when I can simply book directly on the web with the cruise line?”