…waking up, coming to life,trains chugging around, lorries and ships moving about. You can listen to my podcast about Rotterdam, which is sponsored by DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: Subscribe to the Tips for Travellers mailing list to get updates, offers and freebies!…
…While I will include highlights in a more detailed podcast of my Tips for Travellers about Holland America Line, I wanted to share the full interview with Marco and what he had to say. If you want to listen to a specific section I have put where he starts talking about each topic: Marco’s photography (first 4 minutes). He talks about his passion, the talks he does on board and what makes a great travel photograph. His view on what makes Holland A…
…40 years ago, Holland America largely sailed out of Rotterdam to serve the travel needs of the Dutch. In the heydays of transatlantic crossings, before the birth of jetliner travel, they became famous for beautiful decor and lavish service on ships like the SS Rotterdam. This ship is now permanently moored as a floating hotel in that city. Today they are owned by the massive Carnival Corporation that also owns Cunard, a British line that also has…
…n Broadway shows. (Not to mention an incredible slew of shore excursions!) Travelers can actually determine their cruise vacation according to the type of activity they are seeking. This week’s guests, which include Jim D’Amico from Punch Entertainment, Gary Bembridge, Cruise Travel Expert and Blogger and Brent Jensen of Blendcraft Wines, will help listeners navigate the best entertainment options with exciting examples of theme cruises, full ship…
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…llers Travel podcast I interview Janice Waugh who is the publisher of ‘The Traveler’s Handbook” series. These guide books cover many travel niches and areas like cruising, family, adventure, career break, food, solo, volunteering and luxury. In the interview she talks about her vision for the series and why she created them. She explains how each of the books are written by established writers and bloggers in each area that bring a unique perspect…
…experience on both land and at sea, I share the 11 common mistakes that people make when cruising – and my tips on how to avoid them. You can also get more advice and tips on cruising via my cruising page, the 60 Second Cruise Tips podcast and my book “The Cruise Traveler’s Handbook” The Tips for Travellers podcast is free to listen and subscribe to the show which you can do on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn radio or using the RSS Feed. You can a…
…ds through the vast centre of this massive continent. Today passengers can travel over 2,900 kilometres between Darwin in the Northern Territory to Adelaide in South Australia on board this magnificent train. It stops in Katherine, to allow passengers to explore the breathtaking Katherine Gorge, and Alice Springs, where passengers get to visit this historic town in the centre of the Outback. In this video I made, I take you on the trip and let you…
…s to all questions I have received. To keep up to date follow the Tips for Travellers Titan Uniworld page and subscribe to the Tips for Travellers eMail newsletter (where I will also be offering a free eBook download of the entire river cruising experience along with tips and advice on planning and making the most of river cruising). YOUR HELP NEEDED – WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE ABOUT RIVER CRUISING? What question do you have about river cruisin…
…d the traditional town square. Linz in Austria on the Danube Cathedral Spire in Linz Austria Stained Glass Windows in the Cathedral in Linz Austria Stained Glass Windows Cathedral in Linz Austria Follow all the adventure on tipsfortravellers.com/uniworld Declaration: I travelled as a guest of Uniworld River Cruises and Titan Travel on a 7-night “Enchanting Danube” river cruise on the River Beatrice ship. Uniworld is the world’s only boutique river…
…er cruise ship docked in Budapest The stunning Matthias Church on Castle Hill Budapest The stunning Matthias Church on Castle Hill Budapest The stunning Matthias Church on Castle Hill Budapest Declaration: I travelled as a guest of Uniworld River Cruises and Titan Travel on a 7-night “Enchanting Danube” river cruise on the River Beatrice ship. Uniworld is the world’s only boutique river cruise line….
