When 15 days on a European cruise ship is not enough
When you've committed 15 days to a river cruise, you'd better hope your ship delivers comfort and joy.
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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.
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