Donna Duggan

1 week ago | mindfood.com | Donna Duggan

Epicurean Explorer Tours immerse passengers in the cultural heart of global destinations, elevating gastronomic travel with cuisine-focused excursions and exquisite onboard experiences. One of the delights of cruising is visiting ports you may not have previously considered exploring.

1 week ago | mindfood.com | Donna Duggan

There’s a lot of research into what draws travellers to Antarctica since it’s often referred to as the most inhospitable place on earth. Professor of Protected Area Tourism and Conservation Yu-Fai Leung at North Carolina State University has looked at why the region has received an exponential growth of interest and found a variety of reasons. “Some people go to Antarctica for learning and experience, some people go to fulfill a lifetime dream, and some people go there as an adventure,” he said.

2 months ago | mindfood.com | Donna Duggan |Kristie Kellahan

By Donna Duggan & Kristie Kellahan Woman doing yoga in the fitness center on the Viking Octantis. The ocean - with its rhythmic waves, vast horizons and fresh air - serves as a natural healer, offering unique opportunities for mental and physical restoration.

Jan 18, 2025 | mindfood.com | Donna Duggan

Just go! It really is an adventure like no other. We are currently cruising towards the Antarctica Peninsula on Silversea’s Silver Cloud. Having just passed Elephant island we watch in awe as a pod of fin whales skims past, followed closely by raft of penguins. The sun is out and it bounces off the surrounding icebergs, sparkling in the distance.

Aug 2, 2024 | mindfood.com | Donna Duggan

The first Nova-class ship for Silversea, Silver Nova is just about to complete her first year of sailing. The pioneering new ship has arrived in Alaska for the first time, embarking on a series of immersive seven-day voyages until September, before she makes her way to Australia and New Zealand.