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.
The World’s Svalbard Expedition: Exploring the Signehmna Landing Site and WWII History
We took a Zodiac from the Ship to the Signehamna landing on the shore of Krossfjorden Sailing north on…
The World’s Svalbard Expedition Begins: Farewell Tromso, Hello Bjørnøya!
Tromso in northern Norway is the stepping off point for many Arctic adventures, including The World’s 2013 Expedition to the…
Exploring Norway’s Majestic Landscapes: Geirangerfjord
A panorama of the deep blue UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord and the surrounding majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and lush, green…
Experiencing History & Culture in Croatia and Bosnia
Each of these mesmerizing places has literally layers of history, sometimes dating back several thousand years. There is often visual…
Discovering the Seaside City of Valletta, Malta
We arrived in Malta on Saturday morning, docking in Valletta. Malta has an interesting history, given its strategic location. The…
A Quintessential World Experience
This week, nine residents of The World experienced a hugely entertaining and enlightening adventure with a behind-the-scenes tour of the…
Touring Italian Ports: Genoa, Portofino, Florence, and More
After a 3-month hiatus, we returned to The World in Nice/Ville Franche, too late for major exploration, but in time…
Exploring Wine Country in Cartagena, Spain
Because of its strategic location and safe harbor, Cartagena has been a major seaport throughout history, being occupied by Phoenicians, Greeks,…
The Blue City of Chefchaouen, Morocco
The Blue City of Chefchaouen, Morocco A pleasing blend of Moroccan and Andalusian influences, the Blue City of Chefchaouen…
Discovering Natal, Brazil: The City of Sun and Sand Dunes
We were at sea for part of the day arriving in Natal around 1:00 pm. The sail-in was beautiful with…
Exploring the Volcanic Archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
From a distance, the main island of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, about 354 kilometers (220 miles) off Brazil’s northeast…
A “Muy Caliente” Day in Cabo Frio, Brazil
Early in the morning, we weighed anchor and headed back in the direction of Rio de Janeiro to Cabo Frio,…
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