The World's Best River Cruises You've Never Considered

Think river cruising is just castles and cobblestones? Think again. In this episode of All Things Travel , travel advisors Ryan and Julie explore river cruising destinations across four continents — no Europe required. Asia – Mekong River (Vietnam & Cambodia) AmaWaterways' 7-night Riches of the Mekong cruise from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City offers a rare window into Southeast Asian culture. Highlights include a walking tour of a Cambodian village untouched by the Khmer Rouge, a visit to Silk Island on the Mekong River, the Royal Palace and Central Market in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's Killing Fields genocide museum, and a bird and forest sanctuary with 70+ species. Africa – Chobe River & Rail (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa & Zambia) A 13-night Rivers and Rails of Africa journey combining a safari river cruise, Victoria Falls, and a luxury rail journey on Rovos Rail. Highlights include Cape Town's Cape of Good Hope, Boulder's Beach African penguins, open-top 4x4 safari for elephants, giraffes, zebra and cape buffalo, a sunset cruise near Victoria Falls, and a scenic rail journey through Zimbabwe. South America – Magdalena River (Colombia) AmaWaterways' 7-night Magic of Colombia cruise from Barranquilla to Cartagena — the only river cruise currently operating on this route. Highlights include village immersions with local families, handcrafted local wares, Spanish colonial architecture, and a tour of UNESCO-recognized Cartagena, including San Felipe Castle and the colorful Getsemaní neighborhood. Ryan and Julie also share a client trip spotlight: a spring break family adventure through Sedona and Flagstaff, Arizona. Tune in next: US river cruise destinations — coming in a few weeks. Plan your river cruise: WonderAndBeyondTravel.com Keywords: river cruising, river cruise beyond Europe, Mekong River cruise, Africa river cruise, Colombia river cruise, AmaWaterways, Chobe River safari, Magdalena River, Victoria Falls cruise, Rovos Rail, exotic river cruises, travel podcast, Wonder and Beyond Travel, All Things Travel Support the show Love the podcast? Help us continue to create great travel content by supporting the show. You can do that here: Ready to plan your vacation? Most families are confused and overwhelmed when planning a vacation. We work with you to plan a trip perfect for your family. Saving you time, money, and stress! Visit our website and click on "Plan Your Next Vacation" Join the travel conversations and the fun in our Facebook Page and Instagram Page ! Please share the show with your travel buddies!! Click this link and share the show ! Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top with us by following and leaving a 5-Star review on your favorite podcasting app!

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The World's Best River Cruises You've Never Considered is an episode from All Things Travel Podcast by Ryan Hedstrom and Julie Shaffer.

This episode is 15:22 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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