…among the favorites. The langoustine was among John‘s favorites in Porto. * Photo: John Roberts A big steak! * Photo: John Roberts The juicy burgers and truffle fries also were…
…the massive rock that rises from the permafrost. Gnalodden Rock. * Photo: John Roberts John and Colleen at Gnalodden. * Photo: John Roberts We enjoyed several hikes and walks during…
…separated. John‘s cabin on Safari Voyager. * Photo: John Roberts The nice view from John‘s large cabin window. * Photo: John Roberts You also have a small desk with a…
…roast beef. The main dining room. * Photo: John Roberts Iberico ham at tea time. * Photo: John Roberts The menu also includes everyday favorites like burgers, chicken breast, mashed…
…Danube catfish. Steak and veggies. * Photo: John Roberts A wonderful food plank feast. * Photo: John Roberts The cruise always will feature a meal or two (weather permitting) on…
…cabin. * Photo: John Roberts John‘s balcony view. * Photo: John Roberts U.S.-style outlets and USB outlets make charging of devices convenient. There are numerous cabinets, shelfs and drawers that…
…the wheel. * Photo: John Roberts The bridge is open for passengers to visit. * Photo: John Roberts The top sun deck is a wide-open space that we used for…
…John. * Photo: John Roberts John getting in some reps at the open-air stern. * Photo: Colleen McDaniel Decks 2 and 3 have passenger staterooms, with Deck 2 also serving…
…challenging hike from Passau. * Photo: John Roberts View at the top of the Passau hike. * Photo: John Roberts You ascend through forest and emerge at the well-preserved and…
…*Photo: John Roberts Next was the King Prawn course. * Photo: John Roberts Enjoying Angus steak in the Chef’s Table. * Photo: John Roberts A rich chocolate confection for dessert!…
…fully embraced during our Japan trip. John and Colleen enjoying a sushi lunch in Tokyo. * Photo: John Roberts We had a memorable journey with Windstar. While Windstar redeploys its…
…challenges. However, I still was able to get in a daily workout and add some fitness-focused activities during the sailing. John‘s “Paddlewheel Lounge” workout. * Photo: John Roberts John‘s Cruising…
…the “Marketplace” casual eatery, as well as the ship’s swimming pool and another hot tub. John having a ball in Crystal Endeavor’s windowed Solarium & Marketplace. * Photo: John Roberts…
…big sauna, steam room, foot baths, showers and a large relaxation room. The Sea Spirit’s sauna. * Photo: John Roberts The Spirit’s foot bath area. * Photo: John Roberts The…
…setting in Topsiders. * Photo: John Roberts The Topside Buffet spread. * Photo: John Roberts Each day, a specialty egg creation was offered for breakfast. There was an Indian curry…
…in the surrounding waters during the voyage. Photo: John Roberts The sun is quickly fading in the distance, just past our view of Alcatraz Island. Photo: John Roberts…
…the room with a window that gives a bit of a view outside. John‘s cabin on the Safari Explorer, with the door facing the open-air promenade. * Photo: John Roberts…
…(servers will bring you your choices). John in the Grand Dining Room. * Photo: John Roberts The Grand Dining Room. * Photo: John Roberts It’s got floor-to-ceiling windows both port…
…Restaurant. John‘s suite, number #307, a AA Category Veranda Suite measuring 409 square feet including balcony. * Photo: John Roberts The living room of John‘s suite, #307 * Photo: John…
…Resting at a scenic stop during our biking in Vila Nova de Gaia. * Photo: John Roberts The Little Church. * Photo: John Roberts So, you can see there is…
…you can enjoy the fresh air and views. The view from John‘s cabin balcony. * Photo: John Roberts Check out John‘s video tour of the Emerald Destiny’s public areas and…
…pasta station for lunch. Breakfast before a ride. * Photo: John Roberts A delicious pizza served on deck. * Photo: John Roberts Dinners are plated and full-menu events in the…
…Zealand through activities like hiking, biking and kayaking. Le Laperouse is John‘s posh home for his New Zealand cruise and cycle adventure. * Photo: John Roberts Waiheke Island After a…
…dish. * Photo: John Roberts To-die-for chocolate mousse. * Photo: John Roberts A delicious cheesecake. * Photo: John Roberts Trust me, you get a good night sleep, too, after these…
…at Bahia Agua Verde. READ A FULL REVIEW: Here’s John’s detailed Baja Mexico UnCruise review for QuirkyCruise. Kayaking in the beautiful Sea of Cortez. * Photo: John Roberts Interested In…
…on select itineraries throughout the year. John and other passengers enjoyed many bicycle rides during his Avalon Waterways river cruise in Netherlands and Belgium. * Photo: John Roberts The program…
…For John Roberts A burger at lunch (with extra touches) on an Atlas expedition. * Photo: John Roberts The Restaurant serves a la carte service at breakfast, lunch and dinner…
John Roberts‘ Christmas Markets Cruise on the Rhine River By Heidi Sarna We love how involved in the travel world our contributing writers are. John Roberts is a great example….
…Idaho on one side and Washington the other. John & Colleen in the Hells Canyon speed boat. * Photo: John Roberts We see soaring eagles and falcons and stop to…
…have this program,” Wank adds. Selina Wank. * Photo: John Roberts A Chat with Ama Fitness Guru Selina Wank QuirkyCruise Contributor John Roberts sat down with Wank while trying the…
…TWO’s sundeck. * Photo: John Roberts. John aboard Viva TWO living the life. * Photo: John Roberts I was impressed with the gym and the nearby spa, which features a…
One of the First River Cruises Back in US Waters By Heidi Sarna QuirkyCruise Contributing Writer John Roberts is aboard American Queen Steamboat Co’s new 245-passenger American Countess this week…
…on a workout. John‘s morning workout with the exercise bands he brought with him. * Photo: John Roberts RELATED: Heidi shares her barge cruise packing list. 2. Do Morning Stretch…
…mention the beer ๐บ was good? Taking it easy on deck with a ๐บ. * Photo: John Roberts John Roberts is owner of InTheLoopTravel.com, where he writes about cruise travel,…
…in Europe allowing you can a boost of power if need be (John never needs the help of course!). * Photo: John Roberts Ponant The French cruise line has a…
…all about the guiding life. Read John‘s review of his recent UnCruise “Rivers of Adventure.” UnCruise Expedition Guide Sarah Sinn-White. * Photo: John Roberts QuirkyCruise: What led you to guiding…
…RELATED: Read more about John Roberts‘ Cruise Fitness tips on the American Empress. RELATED: Check out John‘s Cruise Fitness tips from his AMA Waterways Danube River cruise. RELATED: 12 Reasons…
…* Photo: John Roberts RELATED: John Roberts shares some details about new Nile River cruise boats in the works for Viking & AmaWaterways. 10 River Boats on the Nile for…
Tauck Rhine River Cruise Review — Beyond the Ordinary By John and Sandra Nowlan (Photo above: John & Sandra at the top of Heidelberg Castle.) Our late fall river cruise…
…for excursions including hiking, cycling, and kayaking. READ MORE: Here’s John Robert’s review of an Avalon River cruise on the Dutch waterways. Celebrity River Cruises All eyes are on Celebrity…
…also can choose from gray, black, red, purple, green and rose colors. John Roberts swears by his Rollink suitcase. * Photo: John Roberts CHECK OUT: John‘s excellent YouTube channel here….
…well educated, usually retired with an average age of about 70. John and Sandra by the renovation work at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. * Photo: John & Sandra Nowlan…
…Reveals the Real Hawaii Canal du Midi Anjodi Hotel Barge Cruise with European Waterways Check out “TravelingJudi’s” instagram page here. John Roberts Sure Gets Around Following are John‘s most memorable…
…One of two jets owned by Elvis Presley. * Photo: Sandra & John Nowlan Elvis owned many luxury cars. Several are on display at Graceland. * Photo: Sandra & John…
…deck look for osprey, white pelicans and bald eagers. John & Colleen kayaking in the Palouse River. * Photo: John Roberts SS Legacy: A Classic Beauty The SS Legacy provides…
…Ted Scull as well as contributing writers John Roberts, Ben Lyons, Judi Cohen and others. And later this year, Heidi will hit the Pacific Northwest on UnCruise’s “Rivers of Adventure…
…get to keep. Atlas also provides boots and a PFD (life vest) for use during the cruise. John Roberts kayaking in Antarctica with Atlas. * John Roberts READ MORE: QuirkyCruise…
…when I’m on board. The Owner’s Suite on Wilderness Legacy. * Photo: UnCruise RELATED: John Roberts spends a week on the Wilderness Legacy in Alaska! RELATED: John Roberts reviews the…
…paddle board, and skiff in hidden coves and narrow fjords Cascade Falls in Prince William Sound. * Photo: UnCruise READ MORE: Enjoy John Robert’s review of his Prince William Sound…
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THEODORE W. SCULL
I have traveled between all continents by sea and cruised along three dozen rivers. Ships and travel are in my blood, and so is writing. My journeys have translated into many books and many hundreds of articles.