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Langjokull Glacier in the Eastern Part of Iceland

Into the Icy Belly of Iceland’s Langjökull Glacier

Ice. No surprise – it’s a prominent feature of Iceland’s landscape. For a different perspective, go deep inside a glacier for a view from the inside out. On the Comprehensive Iceland Cruise Tour, a 10-day journey round trip Reykjavik, Iceland, an included excursion takes you deep into a tunnel under the ice. Langjokull Glacier (“the

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Getting a Turkish Bath

Has an adventurous friend recommended visiting a Turkish bath, but you’re not sure if it’s right for you? A communal bath may seem like a foreign concept to anyone who lives in the Western world, but for others, it’s part of the fabric of their culture. If you’re ready to try something new and rejuvenating,

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Why People Like Cruising

If you’ve never cruised before, it may be hard to understand why some people are self-proclaimed cruise addicts. Some travelers love cruising so much that they often book their next cruise while still on board. According to a survey by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), about 92% of cruise travelers say they will likely

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How to Sanitize Your Space and Airplane Seat

If you’re aching to dig your toes into Caribbean sand or feel the caress of a Mediterranean breeze, you probably can’t wait to set sail again. With businesses slowly reopening and countries beginning to welcome foreign travelers, you’ll soon be able to cross more destinations off your bucket list and satiate your cravings to cruise. Traveling safely

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Carvings on a Clan House in Alaska

Alaskan Culture – Huna Tlingits Provide a Lesson in Perseverance

A port call at Icy Strait Point on the Alaska Glaciers & Prince William Sound cruise takes you into Hoonah, an authentic Tlingit village on Chichagof Island. The cruise port of Icy Strait Point is owned and operated by the Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation with all profits supporting the local community. Today,

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Mount Vesuvius

Pompeii Essential facts and tips to make the most of your day tour to the ruins

Once a popular resort destination for Rome’s upper class, a tour through present day Pompeii is an eerie yet fascinating journey through the last days of life in the city and for the 2,000 citizens who perished under the wrath unleashed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.  The perfectly preserved city is a time capsule

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