TRAVEL BLOG & INFO

Many people dream about traveling, but they hesitate because they do not have someone ready, available, or willing to go with them. Maybe a spouse cannot get away from work. Maybe friends have different schedules, budgets, or travel interests. Maybe you simply want to see the world and do not want to wait for someone else’s calendar to line up with yours. Here is the most important thing to remember: Traveling alone does not mean traveling lonely. Solo travel is becoming more

From the moment I arrived in Amsterdam to the final morning onboard, the Avalon Waterways Tulips in Bloom cruise delivered a consistently hi

Spending a day at Keukenhof is one of those experiences that quietly exceeds expectations. Going in, it’s easy to think, “It’s a garden, how

Pulling into port, I found myself asking a familiar question, what must this have felt like hundreds of years ago? After days or even weeks

Spending a day in Antwerp feels like stepping into a city shaped by commerce, culture, and resilience. As Belgium’s second-largest city, Ant

If you’ve ever stepped aboard a European river cruise ship, you may have had a sense of déjà vu. Whether you’re sailing with Avalon Waterway

There is a unique kind of electricity that buzzes through the air on the first day of a grand adventure. Today, that electricity was officially colored in shades of Dutch orange and canal blue. My long-anticipated 8-day voyage through Holland and Belgium has officially begun! For months, I have been finalizing itineraries, confirming flight details, and dreaming of the iconic waterways of the Netherlands. Today, that dream became a beautiful, floating reality.

In ancient times, Delphi was believed to be the navel of the world—a sacred site where heaven and earth connected. It was home to the legend

One of the things I’ve come to appreciate about traveling with Globus is how intentionally they design experiences to bring people together.

Travel has a way of teaching us one important lesson over and over again: even the best-laid plans can change. As I was preparing for my upcoming trip to Greece, I was excited about what was ahead. The itinerary included an 8-day land tour followed by a 4-day Greek Islands cruise. It felt like the perfect combination—time to explore the history, culture, and beauty of Greece on land, followed by a relaxing cruise through the islands. Then I received a message from my

Walking an hour from the river cruise ship to the historic center of Vienna was more than just a long walk—it was a full-on experience in...

In recent years, solo travel has surged in popularity, becoming a compelling choice for adventurous spirits around the globe. According to a report by Globus, a staggering 84% of solo travelers are women, with nearly half of this demographic aged between 40 and 65. As solo travel evolves,