Old meets new in the heart of Japan’s Honshu Island

by John Penisten, Hilo, HI On a March ’07 trip to Japan, my wife, Susan, and I wanted to experience something of the country’s hectic urban life as well as the slower pace of its small towns and countryside. We got both during our train trip through the heart of Honshu Island. The small, sedate market town [...]

Cruising World » Tips on snorkeling

by Lew Toulmin, (First of two parts, jump to part 2) Many cruise and expedition passengers enjoy snorkeling off beaches, Zodiacs or dive boats. Snorkeling is an easy sport and provides fantastic views of beautiful coral and fish. The sport is open to swimmers of any age. I have seen snorkelers from ages five to 85 [...]