After months of working with Fathom and learning all about the incredible work they’re doing, I couldn’t wait to experience a Fathom cruise for myself. But it turns out, the timing just wasn’t right for me. When I found out the wonderful news in January that I was pregnant with my first child, I knew I’d […] Read more…
I’m often asked what I like most about travel. It’s a tough question to answer since what’s not to like about travel? New faces, new places and new experiences that shape my perspective on the world. Travel has taught me so much about the world and the people in it; how we’re so much more […] Read more…
Are you ready to do something big? Combine your love of travel with your desire to make a difference in the world by taking a Fathom cruise. It’s the first of its kind, providing passengers the opportunity to do real, on-the-ground work in the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Starting in the Dominican Republic, Fathom will […] Read more…
The opportunity to travel is a gift – one I never take for granted. I’ve been blessed with the good fortune to travel to far-flung destinations I never dreamed I would ever see. I’ve seen some of the most lavish spots in the world, and I’ve seen some of the most impoverished. And when I […] Read more…
If you’ve never heard of social impact travel before, you’re going to start hearing a lot about it. Especially with the launch of Fathom, a new cruise concept from Carnival Cruise Lines. Fathom is Carnival’s newest brand and with support from its sister brand P&O Cruises, Fathom strives to drive change and make an impact […] Read more…
On bitterly cold January days, I enjoy nothing more than daydreaming about warm-weather escapes. Just the word ‘cruise’ sounds delightful right now. I close my eyes and imagine I’m sailing the Mediterranean. I can feel the warmth of the sun on my skin and I’m reminded of that pure rested and relaxed feeling I have […] Read more…
The short story is that Brindisi sucks. But it seems unfair to just leave it at that. Here’s a quick look at Brindisi, Italy and what I enjoyed and what I didn’t enjoy. Read more…
Corfu is one of the most popular of the Greek islands (and the first Ionian island at the mouth of the Adriatic), and we were among the throngs of tourists that flock to Greece during the summer months. Read more…
The first stop on my 10-day Seabourn Spirit cruise on the Adriatic was Kotor, Montenegro. I’d never heard of Kotor so needless to say, I didn’t know quite what to expect. Read more…
I boarded Seabourn Spirit on Saturday, ready for a 10-day cruise along the Adriatic. Our itinerary goes like this: Venice, Italy; Kotor, Montenegro; Corfu, Greece; Brindisi, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Split, Croatia; Triluke Bay, Croatia; Rovinj, Croatia. What I love about Seabourn ships are their small, intimate size. I was aboard Seabourn Odyssey two years ago, […] Read more…