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Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

February 24, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

I couldn’t help thinking of the phrase ‘hello sailor’ as I boarded Virgin Voyages’ first cruise ship Scarlet Lady and was greeted by an over-the-top drag artist. The ship certainly breaks the mould and it […]

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Paradise Found On Aranui 5

July 5, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

A unique hybrid ship, Aranui 5, takes passengers – and cargo – to one of the world’s most remote archipelagos As we stroll through the main street on Tahuata a man walks past with a […]

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Flow by The Amber Collection

April 15, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

Mention Sri Lanka and what spring to mind first are beaches, palm trees and vibrant food. With a popular travel bible ranking it the top country to visit in 2019 this little isle is set […]

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A Right Royal River Cruise With APT

February 27, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

A magnificent sail and – new for 2019 – steam through Europe Princess Heide von Hohenzollern opened the vast doors of Namedy Castle in the German town of Andernach and beckoned us inside. “Please look […]

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A Real Taste Of Assam

February 13, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

Tea and tiger spotting are all part of an unforgettable river adventure on India’s Brahmaputra An early morning mist shrouds the distant Himalayas as I step out on deck. It is already warm, and villagers […]

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Transatlantic Crossing On Royal Clipper

February 9, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 2

All at sea on a tall ship bound from Barbados to Lisbon With a collective ‘heave ho’ we tugged on the stout rope in a disjointed fashion and staggered backwards on the gently rolling deck […]

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Arctic Expedition with G Adventures

January 26, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 1

Taking the plunge near the North Pole Our Zodiac driver Joel cuts the engine and we drift noiselessly on what – to our untrained eyes – appears to be an empty-looking surface of glassy water […]

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Exploring Andalusia with CroisiEurope

January 13, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

A unique river and ocean cruise in Spain As the flamenco dancer’s heels clicked rhythmically her flaxen haired partner edged closer and closer, his own feet drumming the ground. We were spellbound as we sat […]

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AmaWaterways Charms Of The Mekong

January 8, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

Discovering the delights of Vietnam and Cambodia As we walked through the village excited children followed in our wake, asking our names and offering theirs in return. Sitting in the shady doorways of small wooden […]

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Laos Mekong River Cruise

January 5, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

An adventurous cruise through South East Asia’s least-known country Each morning our captain set out a fresh offering to the gods on the bow of Champa Pandaw – flowers, fruit and a drink of juice […]