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Notes, guides, and straight advice on the trips I plan most, train travel, river cruising, and ocean cruising. Pull up a chair.

Southeast Asia – An Exciting JourneySoutheast Asia is an amazing region to visit.April 6, 2022 13 Adventures For Your Bangkok Travel ListThe vibrant city of Bangkok has more to explore than you could ever imagine.July 29, 2026 Eastern & Oriental Express: A Luxury Rail Journey Through MalaysiaSince its 2024 relaunch, the Eastern & Oriental Express runs round-trip journeys through Malaysia aboard its opulent restored carriages.July 29, 2026 10 Hidden Gems of SingaporeThere are many things to explore in Singapore, whether in nature or the concrete jungle.July 29, 2026 Discover ChinaDiscover China from the Great Wall of China to the Yangtze River. This 14-day voyage begins in the vibrant city of Beijing. We visit places like TiananmenJuly 29, 2026 20 Things To Know Before Visiting ChinaYou will need your passport and visa, cash, debit, and credit cards, appropriate attire (check the weather before you go), medications (you might need aMarch 2, 2022 Grand Tour Of JapanAbsorb the ancient history and timeless tradition as we travel through the 'Land of the Rising Sun' by bullet train.July 29, 2026 Top 15 Attractions in TokyoThe high energy of the city and its attractions are enough to add Tokyo to your bucket list.July 29, 2026 Castles On The Rhine And Swiss AlpsA Rhine river cruise paired with the Swiss Alps, castles, vineyards, and mountain scenery in one trip.July 29, 2026 Your Experience Aboard An AmaWaterways River CruiseWhat a day aboard an AmaWaterways river cruise actually looks like, from the cabins to the dining to the touring.February 2, 2022 7 Incredible Countries on the Danube RiverSeven countries the Danube connects, from Germany to the Black Sea, and what a Danube river cruise is really like.July 29, 2026 4 Incredible Countries You’ll Explore On The RhineFour countries you can see on a Rhine river cruise, from the castles to the vineyards, planned by a travel advisor.July 29, 2026
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