Today, we spent time in Grytviken, once a hub of industrial whaling. If this were a typical live blog, I might tell you about what I ate,...

Today was a day of excursions. The morning brought us to Salisbury Plain, home to a colony of about 60,000 King penguins and many...

I thought we had crossed the Antarctic Convergence yesterday, but the ship actually crossed it sometime last night. When I awoke, it was...

The moon was still shining when I awoke, casting a soft glow over the landscape. By the time breakfast arrived, the sun had risen,...

A Restful Night After a Long Walk After taking 26,000 steps over two days, I fell into a deep, dreamless sleep last night. Losing an hour...

When the alarm went off at 6:20 AM, I jumped out of bed, excited for the day ahead. In just ten minutes, our butler would be arriving...

Introductions, Briefings, and Biosecurity The morning was packed with introductions. First, we met the department heads, followed by an...

When the alarm went off at 8:15 this morning, it felt as if it was the middle of the night. And it was in San Jose, California. I dragged...

On Sunday, March 9, at 8:45 PM, I received a text confirming that the chauffeured ride arranged by Silversea had arrived. At first...

For the past ten years, my ship travel has been on small vessels ranging from 22 passengers (UnCruise) to 190 (Adventure Canada). Then,...

A typical traveler’s itinerary for Rome includes its most famous landmarks: the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s...

More often than not, a cruise itinerary is more of a suggestion than a guarantee. Weather is usually the culprit, but on my month-long...

by ChatGPT The announcement came on a Tuesday, which felt like an unusual day for history to happen. Monday was for crises, Wednesday was...

For most of my travel life, I’ve been my own planner—researching destinations, mapping routes, booking hotels and flights, and seeking...

The name Vahine Island Spa and Resort  suggests a sprawling luxury property, but in reality, this intimate retreat is set on a secluded...

The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex is nothing short of awe-inspiring. This sprawling deep-water port, one of the busiest in the...

This year, my reading journey was shaped by the San Jose Rotary Club book club, recommendations from my niece Koren, and my own literary...

ME: If you could paint a picture of yourself, what would you look like? CHATTY: What an intriguing question! If I could paint a picture...

Humor is one of the most delightful and distinctive aspects of the human experience. While many people judge the humanity of an AI by how...

Being a passenger on a road trip offers the rare luxury of gazing out the window and immersing oneself in the unfolding scenery. During...