Travel tips & inspiration
Notes, guides, and honest advice on the trips I plan most, train travel, river cruising, and ocean cruising. Pull up a chair.
The One Question That Determines Your Perfect River Cruise Line (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)
The one question that really determines your perfect river cruise line, and why your cabin choice matters more than the brand.
July 14, 2025Exploring the Most Breathtaking Scenic Train Journeys Around the World
The most scenic train journeys in the world and what makes each one worth taking, from a travel advisor who specializes in train travel.
July 1, 2025Exploring the Best Transatlantic Cruise Packages for Seniors: A Guide for 2025
A practical guide to transatlantic cruises for senior travelers: the ports, the cruise lines, and how to pick the right crossing.
April 28, 2025The Top 10 Reasons to Experience a River Cruise
Ten reasons a river cruise works so well, from the scenery and the ports to the value, written by a travel advisor who plans them.
April 21, 2025Experience the Beauty of Canada with VIA Canada Rail
Crossing Canada by VIA Rail, a scenic and lower-impact way to see the country, planned by a travel advisor.
January 2, 2024Exploring the Breathtaking Scenery of Western Canada
Rocky Mountaineer through Western Canada, from Vancouver to Banff and Lake Louise in glass-dome comfort.
December 26, 2023Experience the Magnificent Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer's Rockies to the Red Rocks route through the American Southwest, from Denver to Moab.
December 19, 2023Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad and its trip through the Trough, where bald eagles are a common sight.
December 12, 2023Experience the Beauty of the New Tygart Flyer
The New Tygart Flyer in West Virginia, a scenic train ride to the High Falls of the Cheat.
December 5, 2023Explore the Appalachian Mountains on the Cass Scenic Railroad
The Cass Scenic Railroad in West Virginia, a heritage steam train through the Appalachian mountains.
November 28, 2023Discover the Beauty of the United States on the Amtrak Cardinal
The Amtrak Cardinal through the Blue Ridge and New River Gorge, a scenic run between New York and Chicago.
November 21, 2023Experience the Stunning Scenery of the Empire Builder
The Amtrak Empire Builder across the northern plains and Rockies to the Pacific Northwest, and what to expect aboard.
November 14, 2023California Zephyr: Discovering The West Coast
The Amtrak California Zephyr from Chicago to the Bay Area, one of the most scenic train routes in the country.
October 31, 2023Discover Alaska With The Denali Star Railroad
The Alaska Railroad Denali Star from Anchorage to Fairbanks, past Denali and some of Alaska's best scenery.
October 24, 2023Hurricane Turn: A Tale Of Resilience And Strength
The Alaska Railroad Hurricane Turn, one of America's last flag-stop trains, into the Alaskan backcountry.
October 17, 2023Alaska Railroad Coastal Classic & Glacier Discovery
The Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic and Glacier Discovery routes, from Anchorage to Seward and beyond.
April 10, 2023Castles On The Rhine And Swiss Alps
A Rhine river cruise paired with the Swiss Alps, castles, vineyards, and mountain scenery in one trip.
February 9, 2022Your Experience Aboard An AmaWaterways River Cruise
What a day aboard an AmaWaterways river cruise actually looks like, from the cabins to the dining to the touring.
February 2, 20227 Incredible Countries on the Danube River
Seven countries the Danube connects, from Germany to the Black Sea, and what a Danube river cruise is really like.
January 26, 20224 Incredible Countries You’ll Explore On The Rhine
Four countries you can see on a Rhine river cruise, from the castles to the vineyards, planned by a travel advisor.
January 19, 2022Why Ocean Cruisers Love River Cruising
Why travelers who love ocean cruising often fall for river cruising too, and how the two really differ.
January 12, 2022Top 10 Breathtaking Train Stations
Ten of the most beautiful train stations in the world, worth a stop for the architecture alone.
January 5, 2022Journey through the Clouds Outdoor Adventures
The Journey through the Clouds route on Rocky Mountaineer, and the outdoor adventures worth adding along the way.
June 9, 2021Banff And Lake Louise 5 Must-Dos When Visiting
Five things worth doing in Banff and Lake Louise, from a travel advisor who plans Canadian Rockies trips.
June 2, 2021Canadian Rockies & 5 Tips for Wildlife Watching
Five tips for spotting wildlife in the Canadian Rockies, and how to build it into a Rocky Mountaineer trip.
May 26, 2021Rockies To The Red Rocks – Utah’s Mighty 5 Explorer
The Rockies to the Red Rocks route through Utah's Mighty 5 national parks, a scenic train and land journey.
May 19, 202110 Reasons You’ll Want To Visit Utah Soon
Ten reasons Utah belongs on your list, from the national parks to the red rock country you can see by train.
May 12, 2021Alaska By Daylight 10 Night Tour
A look at the Alaska by Daylight rail and land tour, ten nights of trains, lodges, and the country in between.
May 5, 2021Visit Alaska by Rail Sooner than Later
Why Alaska by train belongs near the top of your list, and how the rail routes pair with the rest of a trip north.
April 28, 2021Five Reasons Why You Should Travel By Train
Five reasons train travel beats the alternative, from the scenery to the comfort, from a travel advisor who plans train trips.
January 14, 2021