What a difference a decade makes
As we begin the 2020s, I’ve seen discussion about whether this is the start of the decade, or the end. Does the decade start, for example,…
The Kimberley: secret, sacred places
Some places get under your skin, embedding themselves in your memory and your heart forever. The Kimberley, in Australia’s far north west, is one such place.…
High above Milford Sound
Small, remote places often have small airports – if they have one at all – that have a character all of their own. Milford Sound in…
Strangers on the shore
Days ashore – often in remote locations – are the high points for expedition cruising. Taking a Zodiac or similar small landing craft to the shore…
On the bridge
An “open bridge” on a small ship is an opportunity not to be missed. Some expedition cruises, which usually have less than 100 passengers on board,…
Flying through The Remarkables
Sometimes, getting there is half the fun. Many people are not fond of small planes or helicopters, but I love them because they enable you to…
This cruising life
Bridge lessons, spa treatments, art classes, a fitness workout…there are so many things to do on a big cruise ship it’s hard to know where to…
Feasting afloat on QM2
It might seem extravagant to note that 344 bottles of champagne are drunk aboard the luxury line Queen Mary 2 every day. But when you consider…
Coastal cruising on Queen Mary 2
She’s big and bold and beautiful. She turns heads wherever she goes, and it’s not just men who are ogling her. Women are equally fascinated, and…
A cruising caper
As I’m heading for Sydney’s Circular Quay, my weekend companion calls me for the location of our rendezvous point. “Where exactly is the Overseas Passenger Terminal?”…
A Glass Half Full 