A Great Lakes Cruise, Viking Expedition Style
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Viking Octantis: What to Expect from an Expedition Cruise
The Viking Expedition cruise ship Octantis is sailing its first season on the Great Lakes. Find out what to expect from an expedition cruise, including scientific research, onboard laboratory and libraries, luxury amenities, and all the equipment to enjoy active excursions off ship.
San Sebastián, City of Pintxos
Pintxos are the Basque equivalent of the famous tapas that define casual Spanish cuisine. San Sebastián is the capital of pintxos and is one of the great restaurant cities in the world.
Jack London State Park, California
Visiting Jack London State Park near Sonoma, California, brought back many pleasant memories of his stories and books I'd read since being introduced to To Build a Fire in 9th grade.
Travel Past 50 Tour to Spain: Cuisine and Culture
Note: This tour was in November 2022. We're leading a tour to one of our favorite places in all our travels – and our erstwhile second home: Spain. This tour…
What to See and Do in Madrid
What you should be sure to see, do, and eat in Madrid. Museums, restaurants, shopping, and more. And where you should stay while you're considering whether to move there.
