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About George

Hi, I’m George! I combine a passion for writing with a yearning for travel to bring flavours from all over the world to your page.

Writing has always been my hobby and it became my profession in 2017. Through school and sixth form, my knack for words got me through my exams and landed me a place at the University of Manchester. There, I studied for a 2.1 in English Language. Afterwards, I relocated to Kyiv, Ukraine where I spent the best five years of my life. I gained new experiences that could feed my written creativity, and it was here that I really fell in love with my words.

The travel bug bit me and it left a huge itch to scratch. I’ve travelled across Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, a little bit of the Caucasus, and South and Central America. Scotland and the North Sea Isles are next on my list.

When I’m not travelling, dreaming about travelling, or writing about it, I’m riding my bike, cooking, or watching, coaching, or playing footy.

Working at Panache Cruises

I work in the Marketing team, crafting content to get cruisers onboard with some of the beautiful experiences we offer. Emails, blog posts, brochures - you name it and I’ll be writing it. I love working in an environment where my colleagues share the same passion for travelling as me. Waking up in the morning and having a new place to discover and write about is all the motivation I need. 

Favourite Destination

A single travel highlight is difficult to decide. 

On one hand, it could be the fusion of Central Asian and European vibes in Georgia, the Gateway to the East. Tbilisi for the best khachapuri, Khapeti for the best wine, and Borjomi for the best landscapes. I’ll never forget how stunning the bus journey from Tbilisi to Borjomi was. On the other hand, it could be the wild diversity of Peru with sandy beaches, vacant deserts, vast rainforests, and epic mountains. I’ll take this chance to brag that I’ve hiked the 5-day Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu… without a guide or donkey.

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The Arctic's Big Five: Which animals can you see on an Arctic Expedition?

By mid-July, the Arctic region basks in 24-hour sunlight. This is the best time to visit the Polar region, as the western side of Svalbard sheds its icy sheath and flora paints Greenland’s canvas as a beautiful pasture of pastel colours. Glacial fronts start to loosen up, moving forward while colossal calvings crash into the sea. The Arctic is an icy playground for all sorts of beast, you're likely to bump into a few special friends on an Arctic Expedition Cruise...

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A First-Time Guide to Luxury Cruising

Whether you’re stepping up from mainstream to luxury cruising, planning the holiday of a lifetime, or fantasising about having your every whim catered to, you need to know what to expect. This article is written for you, outlining what to expect from your first luxury cruise...

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Why is a Scenic River Cruise so Wonderful?

Scenic specialises in six-star ultra-luxury, with all the decadence, comfort, and opulence you would expect. Immersive shore excursions, fine dining, boundary-pushing boats, exquisite and personal service, and some of the best food being served on water, Scenic has become a benchmark for what it means to see the world. This article looks at what makes this cruise line so wonderful...

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Expeditioner's Log: What's an Antarctic Expedition Really Like?

An Antarctic expedition is like nothing you've ever endured before. Panache Cruises favourites, friends, and ambassadors Visit With Us recently sailed to the seventh continent onboard Greg Mortimer with AE Expeditions. They kept a diary to tell us what an Antarctic expedition is really like...

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5 Reasons to River Cruise with AmaWaterways

Part of AmaWaterways enduring success is down to their constant strive to stay ahead of the curve. They persistently break the mould they helped set. This is a cruise line with passion, positivity, and personal interaction as the bedrock for its river cruising experience. This article talks you through the reasons to book your next cruise with AmaWaterways.

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Destination Immersion: 7 Bucket List Azamara Excursions

Azamara’s shore excursions are where their famous destination immersion really comes into focus. We’ve put together a taster of Azamara shore excursions from every corner of the world...

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Tropics & Exotics: Oceania Cruises to Visit New Ports of Call in 2024, 2025

With more than 150 itineraries, featuring 123 cruises with overnight stays and 70 Grand Voyages spanning the globe, there’s a lot of choice for your Tropics & Exotics cruise with Oceania Cruises. Fear not, we’ve dissected the collection and had a good look inside. We’ve chosen the newest destinations for each corner of the Tropics & Exotics Collection and placed them under the spotlight…

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5 Reasons to Visit French Polynesia

Needle in a haystack, search the South Pacific for long enough and you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. French Polynesia, in the blueness of its lagoons, the ferocity of its volcanic mountains, and the charm of its local population could, and should, be your next cruise destination. This article explores exactly the reasons why...

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What's Hot for Luxury Cruising in 2023?

This article explores the prevailing trends for luxury cruising in 2023. It promises to be an exciting year for a burgeoning industry, and this article explores which cruise categories, which destinations, which cruise lines, and what cruise lines are doing for the environment in the coming year...

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What is a Christmas Cruise like?

A time for self-indulgence, pampering, and doing whatever you want at a speed that suits you. An opportunity to spend time with your favourite people, purely focused on good wholesome fun. Christmas or a cruise? Same vibe, same energy. Now imagine a Christmas cruise...

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Video Tours

Here's a selection of some George Rowlands's fantastic video guides.