Thoughts and reflections from the road.
Reflections on travel experiences, journeys and offers worth knowing about, and the discoveries Marina is sharing with the 2 Tacks Travel community.
River Cruising
On Another Tack — Vol. 5: The River Colombia Kept to Itself
Why the Magdalena is the most surprising river cruise in the world right now, and why I have space on a June 2027 sailing.
August 29, 2026
Travel Reflections
On Another Tack — Vol. 4: When Travel Isn’t a Choice
Medical travel. Bereavement travel. Wellness travel. Second opinion travel. Emergency travel. The spectrum is wider than you think — and when you are already in it, the last thing you need is to be figuring it out from scratch.
July 28, 2026
Destination Discoveries
On Another Tack — Vol. 3: Hawaii’s Hot Pocket: The Manapua I Remembered for 46 Years
Every cuisine has its own Hot Pocket. Part one begins in Honolulu's Chinatown, with a soft bun of sweet barbecue pork I had not tasted in forty-six years.
July 15, 2026
Travel Reflections
On Another Tack Vol. 2 — They're Counting on You Not Noticing
Stop searching for restaurants. Start searching for the food system behind them — then read the menu for what it reveals, not for what sounds good.
July 4, 2026
Travel Reflections
On Another Tack with Marina — Vol. 1: Your Food Is Lying to You
Pay attention to where your seafood comes from. A few simple habits — at home in North Carolina and anywhere you travel — will change how well you eat on the road.
May 12, 2026