Three cheers for Orion Expedition Cruises! Orion II is the first ship I've been on in a long time that provides fast and reliable Internet service—and we're way out here in Borneo!Orion doesn't use MTN... Read more »
Orion II Quick Tip: Internet Service
Date: October 4th, 2011 @ 20:00
Visiting Orangutans at Camp Leakey with Orion…
Date: October 3rd, 2011 @ 23:42
Sometimes when you travel, if you're lucky enough, there are moments that are extraordinary… connecting with someone from a culture vastly different from your own, seeing an endangered animal up close... Read more »
Orion II Quick Tip: The Spa at Sea
Date: October 3rd, 2011 @ 20:00
Two sea days are part of our itinerary from Bali to Borneo to Singapore and I'm sure many travelers will spend some time relaxing in Orion II's spa. I'm not one for spa treatments but I do like having... Read more »
Orion II Faces in the Forest Itinerary Change
Date: October 3rd, 2011 @ 01:14
Prior to joining Orion II in Bali, I blogged about the trip and explained a bit about our intended itinerary, which takes us to several national parks for wild orangutan sightings as well as a few Indonesian... Read more »
Orion II Quick Tip: Laundry & Pressing Se…
Date: October 3rd, 2011 @ 00:37
If you take any of Orion's expedition cruises to Borneo, I guarantee that you'll need to use the ship's laundry and pressing service. This part of the world is hot and humid and no matter how many quick-dry... Read more »
Boarding Orion Expedition Cruises Orion II in…
Date: September 30th, 2011 @ 21:15
Yesterday afternoon we departedSt. Regis Bali and headed for Benoa Cruise Port to board Orion II, Orion Expedition Cruises' newly christened expedition ship. We weren't sure what to expect... Read more »
St. Regis Bali: A Few Photos & Thoughts
Date: September 28th, 2011 @ 23:34
We arrived in Bali on Wednesday afternoon just as several other jets landed. We were getting ready for a long wait for our visa when we were greeted by a representative of St. Regis Bali. She took our... Read more »
Test Driving Cathay Pacific’s New Busin…
Date: September 26th, 2011 @ 20:00
Very, very, very early this morning we'll take off from New York's JFK and head to Bali, where we'll spend a few days at the St. Regis Bali before embarking on our Camp Leakey itinerary with Orion Expedition... Read more »
Delicious BBQ Dinner Under the Stars On Board…
Date: September 25th, 2011 @ 20:00
I've blogged about my admiration of Windstar Cruises many times. I love the line's three intimate motor-sail-yachts, the adventure-seeking contingent of guests, the calls on ports that the big ships can't... Read more »
Doc Dancing to Bali, Borneo & Singapore w…
Date: September 11th, 2011 @ 20:00
It's amazing how much my mood improves whenever cruise documents arrive in our mailbox! I was out running errands the other day when my cell phone rang. It was my husband announcing that the docs... Read more »