The Living Journey
Welcome to The Living Journey – a collection of journal entries and photographs by our own Residents that offers an exclusive glimpse into their adventures at sea. Experience The World through their eyes as they share personal and authentic stories of what it’s like to travel the globe from the comfort of home on this luxurious ship. These posts capture their once-in-a-lifetime experiences not found anywhere else on earth. This blog is continually updated so we invite you to come back and visit often.
Exploring India’s Sacred Temples, the Ancient Art of Silk-Weaving and Dramatic Storytelling
Our second temple on the India Overland Journey was the Kanchi Kailasanathar, which is the oldest structure in Kanchhipuram. A…
Mystery and Beauty Surround an American Entrepreneur in Bangkok
Our first stop in Bangkok was the Jim Thompson House Museum. The story surrounding this man is fascinating, and one…
Relics of the Buddhas in Myanmar’s Most Sacred Site
During our Myanmar Overland we took a late afternoon trip to the Shwedagon Pagoda. Described as the “most venerable place…
Burma’s rich colonial and religious influences
Our Burmese odyssey continued early one Tuesday morning. We had a full schedule ahead of us, but luckily we had…
Soaring high above the temples of Myanmar
One morning during our Myanmar Overland we awoke especially early in preparation for a much anticipated balloon ride over the…
The World's memorable maiden journey to Sri Lanka
The World recently made its maiden call to Sri Lanka with stops at Galle on the East Coast and the…
Mergui Archipelago: An Amazing Adventure
Our three-day Journey through the Mergui Archipelago, located in the southernmost part of Myanmar (Burma), was a perfect representation of…
Sunrise Reveals the Many Wonders of the Angkor Wat Temple
Our travels in Cambodia included one particularly early morning, as we rose at 4:30 to view the sunrise at Angkor…
A Day of Wonder Upon the Mekong River
Shortly after Thanksgiving, while visiting South Vietnam, 18 of us from the Ship climbed aboard the Aqua Mekong in My…
A Special Performance of North Korea’s Brightest Young Talent
During our stay in North Korea we had the pleasure of travelling to the Schoolchildren’s Palace for a special tour…
A Vietnamese Gateway to Ancient Tombs, Unique Relics and Floating Dragons
After a full day at sea we tied up at the commercial port of Chan May in central Vietnam. Chan…
Uncovering Secret Tunnels and Signs of Peace at the 38th Parallel
Early one morning we assembled for our tour of Korea’s Demilitarized Zone and the Third Tunnel at the 38th Parallel.…
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