I know what you’re thinking – this is a backpacker’s site and a luxury cruise is anything but budget traveling. That was my thought, too, until I ran into Celebrity's cruise deals, which make an efficient and cost-effective way of seeing multiple destinations on one trip. Imagine yourself, the typical backpacker, used to sharing a room with twelve other people, carrying a … [Read more...] about A Sneaky-Affordable Trip for Backpackers: A Luxury Cruise
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6 Fun Cities to Explore on an Asian Cruise
[C]aptivating traditions, the mixture of ancient and ultra modern, limitless shopping opportunities, and a tantalizing culinary smorgasbord are just a handful of the many aspects that make exploring Asia such a memorable experience. Many of the most significant cities in Asia also happen to be maritime ports, making a cruise a fantastic option to see the continent. Here … [Read more...] about 6 Fun Cities to Explore on an Asian Cruise
How to Book a Last Minute Cruise to the Galapagos Islands
Here's a dirty little travel secret: you can show up at almost any popular tourist activity in the world and save serious cash by booking your trip at the last minute. Whether it's hiring a Nepali guide and porter for a trek to Everest Base Camp or going on safari in Africa, rare will be the occasion you can't get started within a few days of arrival. To exemplify this … [Read more...] about How to Book a Last Minute Cruise to the Galapagos Islands
Hey Rich People! Enjoy Polar Exploration on Legendary Icebreaker
I received the following e-mail from Quark Expeditions recently: Dear Dave, If you've been promising yourself that one day you will explore the polar regions in an icebreaker, delay no longer. Our flagship, Kapitan Khlebnikov, will end her career as an expedition vessel in March 2012, returning to escort duties in the Russian Arctic. The End of an Era expeditions begin … [Read more...] about Hey Rich People! Enjoy Polar Exploration on Legendary Icebreaker
