Rolling on the River, the Tauck Way
I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing many river cruises, but traveling through Europe with Tauck stands in a class of its own. It’s no surprise they’ve been named to Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” River Cruise Lines list for 16 consecutive years—Tauck truly gets everything right.
Dancing Skies & Fireside Bliss
There are travel experiences that stay with you—and then there are moments that change how you see the world. My journey with Hurtigruten along Norway’s coast was the latter. As someone who has traveled extensively, I thought I had seen it all. But nothing compares to witnessing the Northern Lights dancing across the sky from the deck of a ship surrounded by pure, untouched wilderness.
“Feel the fear and do it anyway,” – Susan Jeffers
There’s something truly empowering about traveling solo. You set the pace. You follow your own curiosity. You linger longer in the places that move you—and skip the ones that don’t. And somewhere along the way, you often find more than just a destination. You find yourself.
Always be yourself, unless you can be a Penguin!
When people say Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, I nod—but in my heart, I know I’m going back. My recent journey aboard Atlas Ocean Voyages redefined what adventure means to me.
“Silence! I Am Learning To Know The Silence Of A Tahitian Night” -Paul Gaugain
When people dream of Tahiti, they picture turquoise lagoons, lush volcanic peaks, and overwater bungalows—but there’s something uniquely magical about sailing these islands.
“I’d much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0.” -Sophia Loren
I can’t count how many times travelers have returned from Italy with the same joyful report: “I ate the pasta. I drank the wine. I didn’t feel sick. And I’ve never felt better!”