Nancy Brown

Nancy D. Brown is a travel writer whose work has appeared online and in newspapers and magazines nationwide. An equestrian expert, she publishes writinghorseback.com and the What a Trip blog, Nancydbrown.com. When not traveling, she lives with her husband in Eugene, Oregon. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @Nancydbrown.

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AmaWaterways River Cruise Ships What to Expect

Typically, after your first ocean cruise, you have an idea if you prefer megaships with plenty of on board activities like rock climbing walls and Broadway caliber entertainment. Or maybe you prefer the intimate cruise ships with a naturalist pointing out unique flora and fauna during shore excursions and perhaps a winemaker cruising with guests

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Review: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Canada

Situated in Alberta’s Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge features rustic, luxury elegance in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I traveled by train here on Rocky Mountaineer’s Journey Through the Clouds and was able to experience spring in Alberta, Canada. This year-round destination is ideal for active adventure seekers, as well as those looking to

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Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to West – What to Expect

This was my first luxury train trip with Rocky Mountaineer, so I had no idea what to expect from this Canadian-based company. In mid-September of 2015 I joined Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West. This historic route takes guests from Vancouver, British Columbia to Lake Louise and Banff in Alberta, showcasing some of the

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