Port Guide – Brazil
As host of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Brazil is attracting plenty of attention – and this vibrant, varied country has plenty to show off ...
Crystal Serenity Day 3: At the foot of Vesuvius
Waking to a Limoncello headache after our sumptuous evening in Sorrento, Elysia and I get set to be the ultimate tourists for the day, ...
Singapore Day 2: An Armenian in Singapore
One thing I never expected from my time in Singapore was the chance to delve into my Armenian heritage. Heading into the muggy day ...
People of the forest
Orphaned orang-utans touch David McGonigal's heart.
The perfect pitcher
David McGonigal discovers beautiful plantlife and not-so-beautiful wildlife in Baku National Park.
Carnival Spirit Sydney Sailaway
She almost dwarfed the Opera House sitting there alongside the Overseas Passenger Terminal and, all I knew when I approached the red carpet for ...
An intern’s guide to your first time on a ship
Cruise Passenger's intern steps aboard his first ever cruise ship.
Crew Interview: Rakesh Syam, table magician on Carnival Breeze
The pioneer of close-up magic on Carnival Cruise Lines, Rakesh Syam, talks to e-Travel Blackboard about following your dream and not taking “no” for ...
Carnival Breeze Day 12: A Final Breezy Day In Palma
Our final day had come around quickly and there was still so much I wanted to do and see aboard Carnival Breeze. Tempted ...
Crystal Serenity Day 1: A Crystal Clear Embarkation
Embarking a ship is always a tedious experience, so when my cruising buddy, Elysia and I were ushered through check-in and sitting in the ...
Carnival Breeze Day 11: Laughs a plenty
Dragging myself out of my comfortable bed, I am determined not to miss the last comedy brunch of this voyage. Eating and trying to ...
Highlights of Kitsisarssuit in Greenland with Ponant
Life above the Arctic Circle has to be tough and here in the little village of Kitsisarssuit, 250 km north of the polar line ...
Carnival Liberty Day 3: A Mexican Paradise
Sailing into Cozumel was very exciting for this Mexican first timer. A mariachi band could be heard in the distance and I had a ...
Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 8: Amsterdam
Back to where we started – Amsterdam – a truly beautiful city, where our river cruise began.
Carnival Liberty Day 2: A Fun Day at Sea
With a plethora of activities onboard Carnival Liberty on a 'fun day at sea', the most stressful part of my day is deciding what to do!
Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 7: Maastricht & Floriade
We stepped straight off the decks of Avalon Luminary and into our walking tour of Maastricht.