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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.

Why Ocean Cruisers Love River CruisingWhy travelers who love ocean cruising often fall for river cruising too, and how the two really differ.January 12, 2022 Top 10 Breathtaking Train StationsTen of the most beautiful train stations in the world, worth a stop for the architecture alone.July 29, 2026 Explore Norway, Lapland And The Northern LightsAll while traveling on some of Scandinavia's most scenic railways.July 29, 2026 Top 5 Must See Cities In NorwayThere is so much to discover in Norway, from large metropolitan cities to charming fishing villages and picturesque fjords. Whether you are coming for theJuly 29, 2026 Lapland: A Helpful GuideIs Lapland already on your bucket list? If not, maybe it will be now!July 29, 2026 Scandinavian Rail Experience – Arctic Circle ExpressTo start your Scandinavian rail experience, a guided tour of both modern Stockholm and its historic Old Town is recommended. Next, take the train inlandJuly 29, 2026 Stockholm Is A Perfect Destination Year-RoundThe warmth of its people enhance the architecture and nature within the city.December 1, 2021 Celtic Adventure – The Best Of Scotland And IrelandTo being this Celtic adventures, start in Scotland, then check out the Highlands and its most incredible cities before traveling to both Northern IrelandJuly 29, 2026 Tips For A Perfect First Trip To IrelandYou've put off visiting the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney National Park, and Blarney Castle long enough.July 29, 2026 Visit Brussels, Amsterdam & Paris from LondonFamed for its canals and charming streetscapes, your first three nights in Amsterdam will be everything you imagined it to be and more.July 29, 2026 10 Things To Do And See In BelgiumThere are many historic sites and exciting attractions in Belgium.July 29, 2026 Oberammergau Passion Play, Amsterdam & CruiseEmbark on a wonderful 7-night cruise on the magnificent Rhine River before celebrating an unforgettable play.July 29, 2026
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