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Judi Cohen has traveled the world in search of unique experiences and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Three Unforgettable Days in Taipei (Travel Life, Dec 2023)
How an unplanned visit to this lively and fascinating city became a memorable journey.
Quirky Cruise: Review of 28-Pax Champa Pandaw on Upper Mekong in Laos (Sep, 2023)
If you’re curious about this type of cruising or looking for your next adventure, I hope you’ll be inspired to visit...
Quark Expeditions: What Travel Advisors Should Know Before Booking (Sep 2023)
For advisors who have never sailed with Quark Expeditions, here are a few things to know about the expedition cruise line before recommending it to clients.
A Guide to Planning Your Antarctic Adventure (Aug 2023)
Before you embark on an Antarctic journey there are a few things you should ask yourself to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip suited to your interests and abilities.
Planning Your Antarctic Adventure (Big Blend Radio, Aug 2023)
I was on Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" talking about cruising in Antarctica 3 times on small expedition ships & mainstream cruise ships, & giving tips to consider before booking your adventure.
7 Best Hotels In Niagara Falls With A View Of The Falls (June 2023)
One of the best ways to experience the sheer magnitude and beauty, and even feel the thunder, of the falls is to stay at a hotel with a view of them.
Finding Paradise in Tahiti with Windstar Cruises (June 2023)
I could never have imagined how wonderful my time in the remote French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific Ocean would be. Article starts on page 24.
5 Best Niagara Falls Restaurants According to a Local (June 2023)
Beyond the natural beauty and the lively attractions, Niagara Falls has great dining options...
5 Expedition Cruises for Mobility-Challenged Travelers (Apr 2023)
Five expedition cruise ships and finds some of the best for people with limited mobility.
11 Amazing Experiences In Beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario (May 2023)
Niagara Falls can easily be seen over a short day trip, but with so much to see in the area, it is great to spend at least a couple of days.
Review of Viking Octantis Great Lakes Cruise (Jan 2023)
Sometimes the most beautiful things can be found right in your own backyard! Living in Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario all my life, I never thought much about exploring the Great Lakes.
Antarctic Expedition Cruise on Swan Hellenic SH Vega (Jan 2023)
Late November is an ideal time to visit Antarctica by small ship, with seas iced-up from the harsh winter, glaciers and mountains glistening...
A ship within a ship: Finding my happy place in MSC Seascape’s Yacht Club (Dec 2022)
You may be surprised to learn that big ships, such as MSC Seascape DO offer an array of opportunities for intimate cruising....
Welcome Aboard Swan Hellenic’s Chic New Expedition Ship SH Vega (Nov 2022)
I was invited aboard Swan Hellenic’s newest ship, SH Vega, for a short cruise from Halifax to Boston. I immediately felt at home in this swanky and stylish boutique hotel.
11 Fantastic Activities During A Fall Weekend In Thunder Bay, Ontario (Travel Awaits, Oct 2022)
Autumn is a great time for outdoor adventure on land and water in Thunder Bay, Ontario (and the surrounding region along the north shore of Lake Superior)…
Le Boating on Canada’s Rideau Canal Again — Family Houseboat Adventure (Quirky Cruise, Sep 2022)
For Father’s Day in 2022, we decided houseboating would be ideal for another family getaway. And with Joni again too. (Remember, Le Boating is dog friendly!)
5 Expedition Cruise Lines for Mobility-Challenged Travellers (NOV 2022)
There are a number of cruise lines that can accommodate people with mobility or physical challenges. I’ve had the pleasure of travelling on a few of these ships, so I can give you my first-hand experience as well.
Sailing the Great Lakes on the new Viking Octantis (N. Ontario Trvl Mag, Sep 2022)
Here are some of the highlights of my adventure across the awe-inspiring lakes, picturesque provincial parks, and welcoming communities in northern Ontario on this game-changing expedition ship.
My 7 Favorite Meals On Viking’s New Expedition Ship (Travel Awaits, Sep, 2022)
Wondering what the food will be like on a Viking cruise? Let me just say you have nothing to worry about. I recently cruised aboard the new Viking Octantis on the Great Lakes Explorer…
Tahiti Windstar Cruise Review of the Wind Spirit (Quirky Cruise, Aug, 2022)
I finally decided to travel to one of the most remote and exotic paradises imaginable: Tahiti in French Polynesia.
The Houseboat Getaway Near Ottawa Perfect for the Whole Family (Travel Awaits, Aug 2022)
A perfect summer family getaway on a luxury houseboat on the Rideau Canal awaits — just a 1-hour drive from Ottawa in Smiths Falls.
My 8 Top Experiences on Windstar Cruise In Tahiti And The Tuamotu Islands (Travel Awaits, Jun, 2022)
I had goosebumps as I boarded the sparkling white 148-passenger Wind Spirit in Papeete, Tahiti, for an 11-day sailing adventure in Tahiti and the Tuamotu Islands.
Small-Ship Hawaii Cruise with UnCruise Adventures Reveals the Real Hawaii (Quirky Cruise, Jun 2022)
I am thrilled to have finally experienced the “real” Hawaii, visiting four Hawaiian islands— the Big Island of Hawaii, Lana’i, Maui and Molokai ...
Viking Octantis: Expedition Cruising in Style & Comfort (All Things Cruise, Jun 2022)
Cruising on the newly minted expedition ship, Viking Octantis, for a 10-day “Caribbean Connections” itinerary, ahead of its inaugural season in the Great Lakes was like a dream come true.
Three Fabulous Small Ship Cruises To Try In Ontario (Travel Awaits, Mar 2022)
From May through September, the inland waterways of Ontario (my home province) are a paradise for slow travel by small ships...
Canal du Midi Anjodi Hotel Barge Cruise (Quirky Cruise, Nov 2021)
For many years I dreamed of traveling on a luxury barge in the south of France...
Canada’s Rideau Canal Small-ship from Kingston-Ottawa (Quirky Nov 2021)
JCruising aboard Ontario Waterway Cruises’ Kawartha Voyageur was my third small-ship adventure in Ontario in the summer of 2021
Cruising in Ontario without the Crowds (Everything Zoomer, Sep 2021)
Ready for an adventure, but not comfortable with crossing the border? A small-ship experience right here in Canada might be just what you’re looking for.
Rideau Canal Houseboat Adventure in Canada (Quirky Cruise, July 2021)
For four days my family (and our one-year-old Samoyed puppy, Joni) made memories captaining a luxury houseboat on Ontario’s iconic Rideau Canal.
11 Best Things to Do in Mumbai
(Rovology, Apr 2021)
My favorite things to do and see! I would recommend a minimum of 2-3 days to see the highlights that can be enjoyed by taxi, rickshaw, and walking.
The Latest on Expedition Cruise Lines (AllThingsCruise, Apr 2021)
Small ship cruising in Canada is open for business!
Celebrating Chanukah Quietly at Home (Travel World Magazine, Dec 2020)
It’s a strange feeling. I can’t remember the last holiday season our family spent at home in Toronto.
Travel Interrupted, A Look at Post-COVID Travel (Intl. Women's Forum, Sep 2020)
I was honored to have moderated a panel with. Lisa Pierce, Managing Director Canada and U.S. for Air Canada, and Martin Firestone, President, Travel Secure.
Covid-19 on UnCruise's First Alaska Cruise (Quirky Cruise, Aug 2020)
This unfortunate incident raises the question about the safety of travel to hotels, resorts, campgrounds and cruises of all kinds. What will the future of cruising hold?
Small Ship Summer Cruise in Alaska (Big Blend Radio, June 2020)
If you always dreamed of doing a wildlife adventure in Alaska, taking a small-ship cruise may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Virtual Travel Panel w/ Dan Blanchard UnCruise Adventures June 2020
Captain Dan Blanchard chats with several industry experts on restarting travel and what the new landscape looks like going forward.
Viking Announces Mississippi River Cruises, Beginning in 2022 (April 2020)
Viking is expanding its growing fleet of destination-focused cruises, this time in North America, along the mighty Mississippi River in America’s Heartland.
Planning an Adult Family Vacation? Consider India! - Big Blend Radio, Feb 2020
You're tasked with the daunting job of planning a family vacation with your adult children. Usually, destinations like Florida, Mexico, and France come to mind. Well, what about India!?
Planning an Adult Family Vacation? Consider India! -Big Blend, Feb 2020
I’ll give you tips on how to build a trip for your adult family, as well as advice to keep your itinerary authentic, off-the-beaten-path, and customizable.
Alaska Small Ship Cruises - Big Blend Radio, June 2020
Interested in small-cruise trips to Alaska? Have a listen!
Viking Jupiter: A "Small-Big Ship" in the Baltic -Quirky Cruise Jan 2020
Having never visited Russia, seeing St. Petersburg on the 8-night Baltic itinerary was a major draw. While it wasn’t exactly a “small-ship,” it featured the advantages of larger ships.
Viking to Bring Cruising to the Great Lakes, Antarctic & ArcticJan 2020
On the heels of becoming Number One in the world in River Cruising, and the leading small-mid ship Ocean Cruising company, Viking Cruises has announced a bold new expansion into Expedition Voyages.
Visiting the Palaces of the People in the St. Petersburg Metro (Food. Wine, Travel. Nov 2019 Issue)
The Metro system in St. Petersburg turned out being one of the highlights of my cruise, and it is a hidden treasure of the city.
Small Ship Expedition Cruising on the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar-Travel World Magazine Oct 2019
One of our most memorable family expedition cruises was in Myanmar (formerly Burma) with Pandaw Cruises along the Irrawaddy River.
Brahmaputra River Cruise Tips QuirkyCruise Oct 2019
Few travelers go to India for just one week unless you live in a neighboring country. Our recent India adventure was nearly one-month long, with a Brahmaputra River cruise scheduled in the middle..
A Brahmaputra River Cruise to Remote Northeast India -QuirkyCruise Sep 2019
I booked a river cruise on the Lower Ganges with Pandaw Cruises six months prior for my family of four and a couple of friends.
The Brahmaputra River Cruise: An Out-There Adventure HikeBikeTravel, Aug 2019
The Brahmaputra River Cruise in Assam, India is an out-there adventure & most definitely a unique & authentic cruise with tourism just starting in the area..
Myanmar River Cruise: Why You Should See Burma By Small Ship Cruise
Travel Awaits, Jul 2019
Here's why a Myanmar river cruise belongs on your bucket list. I've been to Myanmar a few times, and found the best way to travel is by small ship. Read about it here.
Alaska Cruise Adventures with UnCruise QuirkyCruise- Jun 2019
The moment I arrived in sunny Juneau where my UnCruise “Glacier Country Adventure” would begin and end, I knew this would be no ordinary 7-night Alaska cruise.
New Viking Einar Impresses A First Timer (QuirkyCruise, Apr 2019)
This was my first ever Europe river cruise, and I was awed the moment I stepped into the spacious and bright two-story atrium of Viking Cruises’ 190-passenger Viking Einar.
New Viking Einar Impresses A First Timer QuirkyCruise,
Apr 2019
This was my first ever Europe river cruise, and I was awed the moment I stepped into the spacious and bright two-story atrium of Viking Cruises’ 190-passenger Viking Einar.
OnTravel.com Podcast
Apr 2019
Have a listen as I bring some of my recent trips to vivid reality with Travel journalists Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman.
Viking Cruises Names 7 New Riverboats in Basel, Switzerland
QuirkyCruise Mar 2019
Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.
Explore Antarctica on Russian Research Vessel Akademik Sergey Vavilov
(QuirkyCruise, Oct 2018
As out of reach as it may seem, visiting Antarctica is not just doable, but it’s the adventure of a lifetime. Plus, you’ll get a much-needed “digital detox” to re-connect with nature and yourself.
New Victory II Great Lakes Adventure
(QuirkyCruise, Sep 2018)
Having lived on Lake Ontario for my entire life, it never crossed my mind that the Great Lakes could be a cruising destination.
A Unique and Authentic Canadian Experience at Fogo Island Inn
(World Wide Quest, Jun 2017)
From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and appreciated by Fogo Island Inn staff, most of whom are Fogo Island residents.
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