world reviewer
Kate Tonbridge
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- 15 Sep 2008
Kate Tonbridge reviewed Mississippi Travel in Deep South, United States
It is impossible to talk about a trip of any length down the Mississippi without jazz, gambling, paddle steamers, Ol’ Man River, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, and if the classic river journey appeals it still survives with the old lady of the river, …"
Kate Tonbridge reviewed Nile River Journeys in Cairo, Egypt
One of the world's truly classic journeys, a trip along the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan takes in some of the most historically wonderful of Egypt's sights - Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and the Aswan Dam, as well as bringing you into strikin…"
Kate Tonbridge reviewed Cruising the Yangtze River in Chongqing, China
The Three Gorges, sent in their countryside of jutting rock and narrow mountains from which trees seem to hang are one of China’s most incredible natural sights and are an even more imperative destination now the region is so threatened by development. …"
- 29 May 2007
Kate Tonbridge reviewed Volga River Cruise in Volga, Russia
Rivers were the major trade arteries of the world, and larger countries especially depended on their great rivers to retain unity, Russia being one of the major examples of this. The Volga River is not as yet as popular a choice for pleasure travellers …"
Kate Tonbridge reviewed Travelling the Rhone in Provence-Cote d'Azur, France
The French end of the Rhône at least is well known by foodies. Watering the vineyards of the low, sunny lands of Burgundy and Provence, the river has brought wealth to the region which has equated to beautiful architecture, especially the religious vari…"
Kate Tonbridge reviewed Cruise the Amazon in Amazon River, Brazil
One of the least penetrable places on the planet is best penetrated, strangely enough, in more comfort than might be expected. By that I'm referring to the Amazon via boat. This region is lush with growth and ripe with biodiversity in both animal and p…"
