Tag: Steve Leland

Mar 12

The Best Street Eats in Kolkata

The gritty metropolis of Kolkata, India, displays a raucous, kinetic image framed by the Ganges River, a navigational artery directly connected to the country’s heart and soul.  To plot your course through a city like this is a daunting task and to experience the food scene, an even more challenging journey.  A Chef’s Tour, an …

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Mar 06

The Return Of Nile River Cruising

The Nile, referred to as the Father of African Rivers, has always been an essential conduit of life for Egypt, both in agricultural and tourism activity.  Cruises along the Nile had been a quintessential component of bucket list adventure until without warning the Arab Spring uprising of 2011, dealt a death blow to the heart …

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Feb 08

Sailing Indonesia With Star Clippers

Cruising on a cruise ship holds the inherent promise of a dream come true, but sailing on a sailing vessel is an experience of sheer fantasy. Sailing under unfurled ivory sails stokes the imagination of any would-be sailor, and nowhere can you savor the experience better than in and around the exotic islands of Indonesia. …

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Jan 02

Steve Abroad: Recapping a WILD 2018

As a feature writer for Porthole Cruise Magazine, I spent a great deal of 2018 at sea.  While mainstream cruising is covered in great detail by writers from all backgrounds, it’s been my mission to seek out off the radar cruise itineraries that go virtually unnoticed.  Here’s a synopsis of year end reflections with all …

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Dec 04

Five Fave Adventure Tours in Southeast Asia

As if travel to Southeast Asia isn’t exciting enough, there have been enormous strides to develop shore excursions that appeal to the adventurous spirit of both young and old intrepid travelers.  Entrepreneurs from around the globe have created ingenious activities deviating from traditional, “follow me” guided sightseeing tours.