# oceania (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover oceania. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kathmandu, Nepal](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/21/kathmandu-nepal/) _2026-08-21 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ Editor’s note: Nepal is a place few have been able to visit, and we are so lucky that TRT writer Sam was one of those so fortunate, and that he’s sharing his experience here with us. Today we have part one, focusing on his time in Kathmandu, the capital and largest city. For more of… The post Kathmandu, Nepal first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post Kathmandu, Nepal appeared first on The Royal… ## [Weta Workshop: The Power of Creation](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/19/weta-workshop-the-power-of-creation/) _2026-08-19 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ Mark Fry’s small desk is an interesting stop on a tour of the Weta Workshop (spelled Wētā but I tend not to use accent marks Americans don’t, so please forgive my “Americanization” as it is done to correspond with Google search) in Wellington, New Zealand. Here, he makes models, conceptual ideas for many of the… The post Weta Workshop: The Power of Creation first appeared on The Royal Tour . The… ## [Visiting the New Zealand Parliament](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/17/visiting-the-new-zealand-parliament/) _2026-08-17 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ The three buildings that make up the majority of New Zealand’s parliamentary offices couldn’t be more different. The most iconic, called the Beehive, holds the offices of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, while the other two host Parliament itself and the official Parliamentary Library. Sitting in a row, it’s a rather odd journey through time… The post Visiting the New Zealand Parliament first… ## [A Seafood Lover’s Guide to Eating in Alaska](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/14/a-seafood-lovers-guide-to-eating-in-alaska/) _2026-08-14 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ Editor’s note: This guide from guest writer Mike Still couldn’t come at a better time for me, as I’m getting ready to return to Alaska for the first time since 2005. I’ve taken notes, and I’m sure you will, too! For more of Mike’s writing, click here to visit his index page here at The… The post A Seafood Lover’s Guide to Eating in Alaska first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post A Seafood… ## [Good Times on Sint Eustatius](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/12/good-times-on-sint-eustatius/) _2026-08-12 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ “Sint Eustatius has the product. The challenge is getting people here.” For about the seventh time in the past hour, I repeat these exact words to Luceta. Luceta works for the government here on Sint Eustatius, or Statia as it’s normally called. Her portfolio involves tourism, and she is intimately involved in the island’s brand… The post Good Times on Sint Eustatius first appeared on The Royal… ## [The Fascinating History of Sint Eustatius](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/10/the-fascinating-history-of-sint-eustatius/) _2026-08-10 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ In 1636, Dutch expansion in the New World was in full swing. Over the past decade or so, colonies had been set up in New Amsterdam (now New York), as well as Caribbean islands like Sint Maarten and Curacao. But fueled by the desire to monopolize trans-Atlantic trade routes (in contrast to the goals of… The post The Fascinating History of Sint Eustatius first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post… ## [Exploring India’s Holy City of Varanasi](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/07/exploring-indias-holy-city-of-varanasi/) _2026-08-07 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ Editor’s note: Sam’s last (for now) installment from India takes us to the Hindu holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges. It definitely makes me excited to visit in November! For more of Sam’s work, click here to visit his index page. “This is real India,” my guide proclaimed. “The country is big and diverse,… The post Exploring India’s Holy City of Varanasi first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post… ## [Trip Itinerary: BC/Alaska](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/05/trip-itinerary-bc-alaska/) _2026-08-05 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ When I was younger, I went on a lot of cruises. I mean, A LOT of cruises. (Here’s my take on cruises.) At this point in my life, and at this point in my travels, I’d be less likely to take one based on a number of factors. But there are a couple of large… The post Trip Itinerary: BC/Alaska first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post Trip Itinerary: BC/Alaska appeared first on The Royal Tour . ## [An Honest Review of Winair](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/03/an-honest-review-of-winair/) _2026-08-03 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ For those who want to island hop in the northern portion of the Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles, there are few options. One can take a ferry. Or one can fly. And while ferries can be ok for especially short trips, most island hopping necessitates a flight, either because distances are too far for day trip realistic… The post An Honest Review of Winair first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post An… ## [The Flavors of Sint Maarten Part Two: Beyond Philipsburg](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/07/31/the-flavors-of-sint-maarten-part-two-beyond-philipsburg/) _2026-07-31 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ This isn’t an article about food. I mean, yes, it is an article about food. But it’s so much more than that. The concept for this was originally to write about Flavors, a celebration of the culinary traditions of the island. So I set about to try all sorts of restaurants, from casual to more formal,… The post The Flavors of Sint Maarten Part Two: Beyond Philipsburg first appeared on The Royal Tour… ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YUeWV07tSzhC) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [The Flavors of Sint Maarten Part One: Philipsburg](https://theroyaltourblog.com/2026/07/29/the-flavors-of-sint-maarten-part-one-philipsburg/) _2026-07-29 · theroyaltourblog · The Royal Tour_ This isn’t an article about food. I mean, yes, it is an article about food. But it’s so much more than that. The concept for this was originally to write about Flavors, a celebration of the culinary traditions of the island. So I set about to try all sorts of restaurants, from casual to more… The post The Flavors of Sint Maarten Part One: Philipsburg first appeared on The Royal Tour . The post The…