PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Almost every year, at least, we are reminded of the Holocaust. Seldom, if ever, are we reminded of the “Cambodian Holocaust.” Need a refresher? It was the mid ‘70s. It started as the Vietnam War ended, in 1975. It was a grass-roots rebellion headed by Pol Pot and it was intended… Continue reading A River Cruise With A Purpose
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Quantum of the Seas — SO Special
When Quantum of the Seas was introduced to the world, at a press conference in New York two and a half years ago, everybody in the room that day quickly realized that “revolutionary” would not be an exaggeration, nor a buzzword to be flaunted by public relations people trying to find a word that bordered… Continue reading Quantum of the Seas — SO Special
An Education In Cambodian Village
KAMPONG CHHNANG, Cambodia — Taking a river cruise down the Mekong River means taking a trip to many places you never expect to see in your lifetime. Like the small village outside Kampong Chhnang, the first stop on the AmaDara’s trek south from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Most people who cruise… Continue reading An Education In Cambodian Village
Cruise Itinerary Interruptions
There have been three major itinerary changes on cruise ships in three parts of the world lately — two caused by weather and the other by a fire — and the reactions of passengers have been interesting, to say the least. See what you think… In the Far East, passengers on Quantum of the Seas… Continue reading Cruise Itinerary Interruptions
Traffic Chaos Training In Asia
SIEM REAP, Cambodia — A colleague who left this busy little city widely known for Angkor Wat the day before we arrived sent us this message about the traffic: “I always feel,” said journalist Will McGough, “like I'm a few seconds away from seeing the biggest accident of my life.” Will is right. Controlled chaos.… Continue reading Traffic Chaos Training In Asia