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.
Returning to The World: From Seattle to Civitavecchia
I wouldn’t let myself believe this trip was actually happening until we got all the way here. Four airports, an…
3,000-5,000 Year-Old Rock Art in Raja Ampat: West Papua Expedition
The last group of islands in Raja Ampat that we visited on the expedition was a day spent snorkeling, kayaking…
Swimming with Whale Sharks in Cenderawasih Bay
We anchored near the village of Kwatisore and close to several bagans, fishing platforms built around a boat. Fishermen live…
Embarking on The World’s West Papua Expedition
We joined the Ship on January 13th in Palau. For those of you who are unfamiliar, it’s an archipelago nation…
A relaxing reprieve on the Thai Island of Ko Kut
After the crowds and history of Bangkok and Ayutthaya, Ko Kut was a complete change. We anchored off this tiny…
“The Designated Area for Stateless Refugees” (Jewish Ghetto) of Shanghai, China
On our first visit to Shanghai in 1995, our family visited the Jewish Ghetto of Shanghai with an English-speaking guide…
Hungry Polar Bears and Curious Belugas on Ellesmere Island
We woke up with the Ship tucked into Boger Bay on the southeast side of Ellesmere Island. We were very…
Northwest Passage: Helicopter Flight above Sam Ford Fjord
One of the great experiences on our Expedition through the Northwest Passage this summer was taking helicopter flights over regions…
Northwest Passage Expedition: Embraced by Mother Nature
Embraced by Mother Nature. That’s the overall sense from this Expedition to date. There is no “Wow Factor” anywhere that…
Assaqutaq Village and Sisimiut, Greenland
Nuuk, Greenland marked the start of our Ship’s 24-day expedition to cross the Canadian Arctic region from the Atlantic Ocean…
Exploring the remote and remarkably beautiful Faroe Islands
We left Belfast and spent 2 days at sea before arriving in the Faroe Islands. I know your first question…
Exploring ties to America’s founding in the quaint town of Dartmouth, England
Dartmouth, England, is a lovely resort town on the western side of the south coast of the English Channel, at…
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