Waking up in the Aureum Palace on Inle Lake made me feel like a queen. Like a British Colonial Queen, to be specific. My accommodations as I backpack solo around the world are decidedly more...rustic. … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Stupas & Silk at Inle Lake, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: Bamboo Paper Making near Inle Lake, Myanmar
I wrote previously about my delay in meeting up with the Viking Myanmar Explorer itinerary - including 10 travel tips if you're ever significantly delayed. A volcano erupted in Indonesia and … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: Bamboo Paper Making near Inle Lake, Myanmar
Viking Mandalay: When Traveling to Myanmar, Plan for the Unexpected
I was departing Bali, Indonesia two days before Viking River Cruises began the Myanmar Explorer itinerary in Bangkok, Thailand. The night before my departure, the Mount Rinjani volcano on Lombok … [Read more...] about Viking Mandalay: When Traveling to Myanmar, Plan for the Unexpected
Do I Have To Take The Included River Cruise Tours On My Cruise?
River cruises offer an astonishing number of complimentary and optional river cruise tours in nearly every port of call. In smaller towns, there may be only one included tour option, while large … [Read more...] about Do I Have To Take The Included River Cruise Tours On My Cruise?
Solo Travel: Where Can You Find the Best Rates for River Cruises?
Where can solo travelers find the most favorable rates? We've compiled a list of companies that cater to solo travelers. If you're a solo traveler, you will likely want to know which river cruise … [Read more...] about Solo Travel: Where Can You Find the Best Rates for River Cruises?
Uniworld Offers Solo Savings in 2014
For those who are planning their upcoming 2014 river journeys, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is offering solo travellers a great deal on ten different itineraries. On select departure dates, … [Read more...] about Uniworld Offers Solo Savings in 2014