http://tourst.susurrous.dev http://tourst.susurrous.dev/review-of-emerald-azzurra Top Ten Things to Know About Emerald Azzurra I was invited by Emerald Cruises to experience the brand new Emerald Azzurra yacht that debuted 3-months ago. I spent a glorious two weeks sailing her from Dubrovnik to Athens with port stops in Montenegro, Albania, Greece and Turkey. It was a perfect mix of well known ports and off the beaten path destinations where the big ships can’t go. She is a solid 4-star product targeting premium active travelers, who want to immerse themselves in a reg [...] <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Top Ten Things to Know About Emerald Azzurra </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <a href="https://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2022/08/top-ten-things-to-know-about-emerald-azzurra/" target="_blank"> https://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2022/08/top-ten-things-to-know-about-emerald-azzurra/​ </a> </span> </p> </div> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT http://tourst.susurrous.dev/review-of-emerald-azzurra http://tourst.susurrous.dev/siem-reap-amazing-temples-and-resilient-people When I tell people I am traveling to Siem Reap, it is usually met with questions of where is that and why are you going there? I answer that it is in Cambodia and home to one of the best preserved temple complexes dating back to the 12th century including Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom; the one featured in Angelina Jolie’s movie Tomb Raider. That usually brings a glimmer of recognition to people’s faces. I tell them the main reason this is my third trip there in six years is that Si [...] Fri, 20 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT http://tourst.susurrous.dev/siem-reap-amazing-temples-and-resilient-people http://tourst.susurrous.dev/cuba-is-it-legal-for-americans-to-travel-to-cuba-via-cruise-ship The answer is yes. Technically, Americans are still not allowed to freely travel to Cuba unless they meet one of 12 criteria with the two most common ones being mission trips and people to people cultural exchanges. The cruise lines sailing to Cuba from US ports have qualified to do so by meeting the people to people cultural exchange requirements.As per NCL, who will be operating cruises with an overnight in Havana: A people to people exchange is defined as a traveler who maintains a full time [...] Mon, 16 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT http://tourst.susurrous.dev/cuba-is-it-legal-for-americans-to-travel-to-cuba-via-cruise-ship http://tourst.susurrous.dev/fathom-cruises-that-make-a-difference-voluntourism Exactly what is Fathom? It is a new way to cruise that focuses on local culture and impact activities that help the communities you visit. It is the type of trip that changes you by interacting with wonderful people and learning about their lives. I had the pleasure of experiencing Fathom last Summer with my 18-year old nephew. On board the ship, the Impact Guides teach you about the culture of the DR and Cuban people so one can better understand the daily challenges they face. They also lead yo [...] Sat, 14 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT http://tourst.susurrous.dev/fathom-cruises-that-make-a-difference-voluntourism