Author: Bram R

Born and raised in Belgium, Bram is currently based in the Pacific Northwest where he spends his days blogging, hiking, indulging in freshly roasted coffee and sipping craft beers. An experienced traveler, his most memorable journeys include a sea crossing on a cargo ship, a cruise along the Norwegian fjords, a multi-month bike trip around northern Europe, and a road trip across Australia. He's obsessed with America's national parks.

Viking Ocean Cruises Orders More Ships

Viking Ocean Cruises Orders More Ships

By 2019, Viking Cruises will have six ocean cruise ships in its fleet, all with a capacity for 930 guests. These extra five ships are being built as we speak, set to be delivered at intervals spread across the following two years, and will sail virtually all corners of the globe.

Explore Iceland on a Yacht with Windstar Cruises

Explore Iceland on a Yacht with Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises offers a seven-day cruise that takes you around the entire island, in a counterclockwise direction from Reykjavik to Reykjavik. Circumnavigating Iceland for a whole week, you’ll get to enjoy both dramatic coastal scenery and fascinating local culture. The beauty of it all is that, this way, you get to go where few people ever come...

Rocky Mountaineer’s Western Explorer Excursion

Rocky Mountaineer’s Western Explorer Excursion

If you want to explore the majestic Canadian Rockies, why not leave your car behind and see this stunning region from the perspective of a train/bus? This way, you won’t have to pay attention to traffic and the road, but can focus all your sense on the magnificent scenery of this region.

Meet Viking’s Hild and Herja

Meet Viking’s Hild and Herja

In March 2017, Viking River Cruises introduced two brand new ships to the world and into its already large fleet. The Viking Hild and Viking Herja were officially christened in Koblenz, Germany by ceremonial godmothers. Let’s take a look at the two new Viking River Cruises longships, their features and itineraries.

Celebrity Edge: First Look

Celebrity Edge: First Look

With the introduction of five brand new Celebrity Edge vessels, they will make portholes and even balconies a thing of the past. These futuristic and innovative ships, an entirely new category, really, will bring the now-classic stateroom balconies indoors. Instead of stepping outside onto outdoor balconies, passengers will now be able to literally...

River Cruising in Europe (Quick Guide)

River Cruising in Europe (Quick Guide)

It’s easy to get lost in the maze of river cruise offerings. Numerous rivers crisscross the European continent. However, there are a few that stick out from the rest. If it’s the first time that you’re doing a European river cruise, it’s recommended that you opt for one of the following itineraries. Read this quick guide before booking your cruise.

3 Fascinating Celebrity Alaska Cruises

3 Fascinating Celebrity Alaska Cruises

Undoubtedly one of the greatest ways to experience what Alaska is all about is going on a cruise. Celebrity Cruises offers a number of different cruises along the spectacular Alaskan coast. These luxury cruises complement Alaska’s natural beauty perfectly, on the way taking in iconic places such as Glacier Bay National Park, the Inside Passage and Ketchikan.

How to Become a Cruise Travel Agent

How to Become a Cruise Travel Agent

How does traveling to places like Machu Picchu and Morocco, South Africa, and Singapore sound to you? What about getting paid to do it? If that’s music to your ears, you may want to find out how to become a travel agent. As a travel agent, you get endless opportunities to travel around the world. Often, you’re also able to enjoy discounts and...

New to Cruising? Don’t Miss These 20 Cruise Hacks and Tips

New to Cruising? Don’t Miss These 20 Cruise Hacks and Tips

If you’ve never been on a cruise, you may wonder what to expect. Finding your way around or figuring out when excursions and activities take place might take a while if you don’t have a guide or experienced cruiser with you. We’ve compiled the following overview of the best cruise hacks and tips to make your very first cruise as enjoyable and...