What a European River Cruise Really Costs vs Doing It Yourself

Ron Montgomery having a drink in the bar aboard the Uniworld Joie de Vivre

Many travellers see the river cruise as the “big expense” in their European holiday. I wanted to test that idea by comparing real costs across three ways to travel — a river cruise, a self-planned land journey, and a private luxury trip. The results may surprise you.

From Hanoi to the Mekong: My Journey Through Vietnam

This was my first return to Vietnam since 2012. A lot can change in that time, and I wanted to see it with fresh eyes, but also as someone shaping journeys for clients. The trip was short and intense: seven nights across the north, central, and south. Far faster than I’d ever recommend, but enough […]