Journey with Erika

Where we've been

Past Hosted Journeys

Every trip below was personally hosted by Erika. From polar bears in Churchill to the lagoons of French Polynesia, here's where our travelers have explored together.

In short

Journey with Erika has hosted small-group journeys since 2018. Recent trips include river cruises on the Danube and Rhine, Alaska and Caribbean cruises, the Galápagos Islands, French Polynesia and Churchill, Manitoba, with Erika traveling alongside every group.

2026

Journey with Erika travelers beneath the rusted Ithaca shipwreck in Churchill with Hudson Bay behind themLand JourneyOur group

Churchill in Summer

A summer journey to Churchill on the shores of Hudson Bay, when beluga whales gather in the Churchill River estuary. A rare look at one of Canada's most remote northern towns.

  • Churchill, Manitoba
Journey with Erika travelers standing together in front of an orca statue on the Alaska waterfrontOcean Cruise & LandOur group

Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies

Norwegian Joy · Norwegian Cruise Line

A 10-night Alaska cruise aboard Norwegian Joy, followed by 5 nights in the Canadian Rockies. Glaciers and wildlife by sea, then mountain lakes and peaks by land.

  • Alaska
  • Canadian Rockies
Journey with Erika travelers gathered around a giant Galápagos tortoise with their naturalist guideExpedition Cruise & LandOur group

Quito & the Galápagos Islands

Santa Cruz II · HX Expeditions

Two nights in Quito, Ecuador's colonial capital in the Andes, then a 4-night expedition aboard HX's Santa Cruz II through the Galápagos Islands, with their famously fearless wildlife.

  • Quito
  • Galápagos Islands

2025

Journey with Erika travelers wearing flower leis together on a deck at dusk, with a volcanic island ridge across the waterOcean Cruise & LandOur group

Tahiti, the Society Islands & Tikehau

The Gauguin · Paul Gauguin Cruises

Two nights on Tahiti, a 7-night Society Islands cruise with Paul Gauguin Cruises, then 5 nights on the remote atoll of Tikehau. Turquoise lagoons, overwater bungalows and island time at its best.

  • Tahiti
  • Society Islands
  • Tikehau
Journey with Erika travelers posing together at an Alaskan cruise port with the docked Norwegian Joy behind themOcean CruiseOur group

Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Norwegian Joy · Norwegian Cruise Line

A round-trip Alaska cruise from Seattle aboard Norwegian Joy, with glaciers, the Inside Passage and wildlife along the way.

  • Seattle
  • Alaska
Journey with Erika travelers posing beside the red Grand Tour of Switzerland sign at a viewpoint above Lucerne and Lake LucerneRiver Cruise & LandOur group

Rhine River Cruise with Amsterdam & Switzerland

Amadeus Cara · Amadeus River Cruises

Two nights in Amsterdam, a Rhine river cruise aboard the Amadeus Cara through castles, vineyards and medieval towns, then 4 nights in Switzerland.

  • Amsterdam
  • Rhine River
  • Switzerland
Four Journey with Erika travelers dressed in red posing together in front of a red sequined backdrop at a party aboard Scarlet LadyOcean CruiseOur group

Caribbean Cruise on Scarlet Lady

Scarlet Lady · Virgin Voyages

A Caribbean getaway aboard Virgin Voyages' adults-only Scarlet Lady, with island beaches, warm water and a lively ship.

  • Caribbean

2024

Journey with Erika travelers in winter coats beside a red polar bear danger sign in the snow, with spruce forest behind themLand JourneyOur group

Polar Bears in Churchill

A land journey to Churchill, Manitoba, during polar bear season on the shores of Hudson Bay, in the town known as the polar bear capital of the world.

  • Churchill, Manitoba
Four Journey with Erika travelers posing for a selfie on a paved walkway in Oia on Santorini, with the blue-domed Panagia Platsani church behind themOcean CruiseOur group

Italy & Greece on Norwegian Prima

Norwegian Prima · Norwegian Cruise Line

A Mediterranean cruise aboard Norwegian Prima, exploring the history, food and coastlines of Italy and Greece.

  • Italy
  • Greece
Three Journey with Erika travelers wearing helmets and zipline harnesses posing for a selfie at a jungle adventure course on their Southern Caribbean cruiseOcean CruiseOur group

Southern Caribbean from San Juan

Valiant Lady · Virgin Voyages

A Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico, aboard Virgin Voyages' adults-only Valiant Lady.

  • San Juan
  • Southern Caribbean

2023

Six Journey with Erika travelers raising beer mugs together at a wooden table in the Löwenbräu beer garden at Oktoberfest in MunichRiver Cruise & LandOur group

Danube River Cruise with Budapest & Munich

Avalon View · Avalon Waterways

Two nights in Budapest, a Danube river cruise aboard the Avalon View, then 2 nights in Munich. Grand capitals, Austrian villages and river views from the start.

  • Budapest
  • Danube River
  • Munich

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