A common question for first-time river cruisers is how to pack for a cruise? Having sailed on a number of Viking River Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises we realise packing for a river cruise differs from what you would pack for a cruise on one of the bigger cruise lines. With this in mind, we’ve …

What to Pack For a Walking Holiday In some ways, deciding what to pack for a walking holiday is no different than what you might pack for any holiday – the destination, expected weather and planned activities usually determine what we take. Sightseeing in a European city mid-winter requires a different wardrobe than relaxing at …

Morocco is such a unique destination. A country characterised by the diversity of experiences it offers the traveller. Cosmopolitan and ancient cities. A rugged mountainous interior, vast expanses of unending desert and stunning coastlines along both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Morocco has many cross-cultural influences, and while more relaxed than some of …

The only thing that makes packing for Nicaragua tricky is the wonderful diversity of experiences this charming country offers. From paddling down the Rio San Juan in a canoe, one of the world’s most pristine wilderness regions, to hiking the hill country in Matagalpa. Climbing a volcano or chill’n on the Corn Islands. Nicaragua offers …