Why do cruise ships use 'knots' to indicate their speed?
An ingenious idea in the 16th century helped sailors keep tabs on their travels.
An expert guide to cruise ship dining
Cruise foodies have never been more spoiled for choice.
Up close with the deadliest volcano in modern history
It's one of the most infamous volcanoes, right up there with Etna and Vesuvius.
Twelve ways to get the most out of a river cruise
River cruises present unique opportunities for canny travellers.
Romania's lavish palace of ego and power
It's thought to be both the heaviest and the most expensive building in the world.
The surprising European country obsessed with Australia
Which country offers the warmest welcome to Australian travellers? The answer may surprise you.
History, temples and sea gypsies in the Mergui Islands and southern Myanmar
The 800 islands of the Mergui Archipelago spill down Myanmar's far south coast.
A champagne reception with a twist aboard this Kimberley coast cruise
Le Laperouse is the lead ship of Ponant's very French, very elegant explorer-class vessels.
Scenic partners with National Geographic on a 15-day European river cruise
Highlights of the journey include 11 World Heritage sites, wine tasting and guided museum visits.
Welcome to the orca's playground
A small-ship expedition takes you to where the orca play.
Spirits are high on a pioneering cruise in remote Indonesia
I've done shore excursions on cruises before. But never one like this.
The nine things you must do in Yokohama, Japan
Japan's second-largest city waterfront is bustling, evocative and very tasty.
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