Small Ship Cruise Talk: River Cruises, Yacht, Barge and Expedition Cruising Tips & Travel Planning Advice

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BONUS: Bird Watching in Colombia with AmaWaterways: Kingfishers, Limpkins, Tanagers, Herons, & More!

2026-09-1621:47

We're on Colombia’s Magdalena River, aboard AmaMagdalena with AmaWaterways, sharing everything you need to know before this bucket-list birding excursion, from spotting Kingfishers and the endemic Northern Screamer to exactly how to prepare and pack so you're comfortable for the full two hours on the water, with no regrets. The reward for your early birding wake-up call is a special breakfast waiting back on the ship that we tell you all about, plus a few surprises along the way that had noth...

Memorable Colombia River Cruise with AmaWaterways on the Magdalena River

2026-09-0947:28

🇨🇴 We just got back from Colombia, where we sailed the Magdalena River with AmaWaterways, the only cruise line currently sailing this river. If you've been curious about small ship cruising somewhere off the usual radar (but maybe you’ve already done the Mekong River or you’re simply looking to fly to a location near North America), we're walking you through exactly what to expect: the ship, the itinerary, the area’s offerings, and whether Colombia is actually safe. We cover the differences b...

The Only Travel Adapters You'll Ever Need for Cruise & Land

2026-08-2625:00

Forgetting a travel adapter can turn "Let's go see Buckingham Palace" into "Where's the nearest electronics store?" ‼️ We know, because it happened to us. ‼️ Let’s talk about the travel adapter brand we've trusted for a long time (since we embarked on our fourteen-month "gap year" of travel years ago), called TESSAN. We're walking through the exact lineup of products we have at home so we’re fully equipped to pack for any trip correctly, no matter what country we’re visiting around the world...

How to Surprise Someone with a Cruise: 17 Creative Ideas to Elevate the Gift of Travel

2026-08-1220:37

Surprising someone with a cruise takes more than just booking the trip; the reveal is where the magic happens. We're walking you through 17 creative ways to announce a cruise, from low-effort tricks you can pull off in an afternoon to elaborate reveals that turn into an adventure of their own. We cover memory books, jewelry ideas, scavenger hunts, custom puzzles, countdown calendars, and even a special call from Disney that is perfect for children and kids at heart. Some ideas stand on ...

Our One-Week Coastal Maine Road Trip in Depth

2026-07-2932:29

The coastal drive we planned before and after our Maine Windjammer Cruise was worth the trip! We're breaking down our full pre- and post-cruise road trip, from flying into Portland (including the vital tip about booking travel that could make or break your flights) to the small towns, slow drives, great food, and memorable museums along the coast. We're covering the full pre- and post-cruise itinerary, including the convenient and delightful hotels where we stayed along the coast and what slo...

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Small Ship Cruise Talk: River Cruises, Yacht, Barge and Expedition Cruising Tips & Travel Planning Advice