Jan Ross

As a child Jan traveled the world as her dad was a career officer in the Marine Corps. She has been writing all her life so it was a natural progression to become a full time travel writer. Lucky for her that her husband is a travel photographer so the two are together often on assignments, photographing and documenting their adventures.

Seattle, the Emerald City

Seattle is known as “The Emerald City” because of the lush, dark green coastal rainforests surrounding this urbane wonderland. Perched on an isthmus with Puget Sound on one side and Lake Washington on the other, from the air it’s a green paradise. But the moniker could equally refer to the … Read more

Grande Mariner

A Cruise on Lake Michigan

The captain had some bad news. The Grande Mariner, our cruise ship, was not going anywhere today. Docked at colorful Navy Pier in Chicago, and ready to head out on an adventure on Lake Michigan, it was stationary for the day and would remain so. The lake was apparently experiencing … Read more

Cruising the Islands of British Columbia

You won’t find Broadway shows, expansive swimming pools, or numerous theme restaurants on the yacht “Safari Quest” with Un-Cruise Adventures, but that’s just the way the passengers on this small luxury yacht like it. With cabins for just 22 passengers and crew, the yacht is the perfect size for comfort … Read more