Flight Test: Neither seat nor service are top notch, but fares are competitive
There's little attempt to tidy the cabin prior to landing; it's almost as if the crew has been caught by surprise.
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Brian Johnston
Brian Johnston seemed destined to become a travel writer and author: he is an Irishman born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland, who has lived in Britain and China.
Meander through Myanmar along the Irrawaddy River
Myanmar's landscapes and temples are fabulous but its infrastructure is minimal, making river cruising the easy choice, as Brian Johnston discovers.
Cruising news: Sail and ski in Antarctica
A new era of epic voyages is under way.
Ten reasons why this is the easiest way to travel
If you're wondering whether river cruising really is for you, here are 10 reasons why we think it might float your boat.
The Shipping News: Arctic adventures with Poseidon Expeditions
Poseidon Expeditions is reprising its seasonal, in-depth cruise to Greenland this coming northern spring
The world's 10 prettiest river ports to arrive in
From the heritage-listed old town to the golden temples of the exotic East, here are the world's prettiest ports.
The Shipping News: Premium mountain-biking holiday
H+I Adventures have launched what it says is the first mountain-biking expedition in the Norwegian fjords.
Australia's six most incredible, must-see rocks (besides Uluru)
These rock formations are strange, beautiful and awe-inspiring.
Morocco's most spectacular hotels
Ryad Salama's owner used two donkeys called George and Bush to bring materials through the alleys.
The Shipping News: Small ship Galapagos tour with Curious Traveller
Culinary cruising with Scenic and Celebrity and more adventures on the water.
A luxury cruise into Alaska's wilderness
The perfect combination of on-board luxury and wild adventures.
A road trip in the footsteps of Napoleon
The Route Napoleon leads from the French Rivieria to the Alps through spectacular landscapes. We drive off on the trail of the warmongering emperor.
There's no rush on this trip down the Rhine
Few cruises offer a slow meander along the canals and rivers of Belgium and the Netherlands. Scenic Pearl sails into a beautiful water world.
Take a different view of Canada's most beautiful city
Vancouver is one of few places where you can easily kayak in sight of skyscrapers. Brian Johnston takes to the waters for an alternative view of Canada's most beautiful city.
Former tourist trap now Vancouver' new buzzing dining destination
Former tourist trap Gastown has emerged as a buzzing Vancouver dining destination.
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