For people wanting to explore the water who don't want the big ocean cruise experience - an intimate river cruise might be the way to go.

River cruises have gotten more popular in recent years, as it allows people to explore places without the intense experience of an ocean cruise.

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton explains further.

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For people wanting to explore the water who don't want the big ocean cruise experience - an intimate river cruise might be the way to go.
River cruises have gotten more popular in recent years, as it allows people to explore places without the intense experience of an ocean cruise.
BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the benefits of river cruising

The Act of Disappearing by Nathan Gower. Julia White is struggling - her mother died recently, she’s had a one night stand with an ex and now he’s ghosted her, her first published book is a failure and she’s working in a Brooklyn café. One day, an older guy comes in and shows her a photo taken in the 1960s of a woman falling off a bridge, clutching her baby. Turns out he’s a very famous photographer who actually took that picture behind which he says there’s a mystery and a story which he wants Julia to go to Kentucky and research, then write a book about it. She’s persuaded to do it, and what she uncovers is something shocking, and deeply personal. This is a richly layered story which reveals itself in the most satisfying of ways.

Serviceman J by Jamie Pennell. The author joined the New Zealand SAS and describes the recruitment process and training regime, which is pretty extraordinary (as you’d imagine – but reading about it was exhausting!) – and then was deployed to Afghanistan several times, serving in the SAS for 18 years. He was a friend and colleague of Willie Apiata, and was himself awarded New Zealand's second highest military honour by showing outstanding gallantry in the face of danger. The book is an eye opening look at what these men put themselves through to be able to serve at this level, and what it’s really like in combat.

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The Act of Disappearing by Nathan Gower. Julia White is struggling - her mother died recently, she’s had a one night stand with an ex and now he’s ghosted her, her first published book is a failure and she’s working in a Brooklyn café. One day, an older guy comes in and shows her a photo taken in the 1960s of a woman falling off a bridge, clutching her baby. Turns out he’s a very famous photographer who actually took that picture behind which he says there’s a mystery and a story which he wants Julia to go to Kentucky and research, then write a book about it. She’s persuaded to do it, and what she uncovers is something shocking, and deeply personal. This is a richly layered story which reveals itself in the most satisfying of ways.
Serviceman J by Jamie Pennell. The author joined the New Zealand SAS and describes the recruitment process and training regime, which is pretty extraordinary (as you’d imagine – but reading about it was exhausting!) – and then was deployed to Afghanistan several times, serving in the SAS for 18 years. He was a friend and colleague of Willie Apiata, and was himself awarded New Zealand's second highest military honour by showing outstanding gallantry in the face of danger. The book is an eye opening look at what these men put themselves through to be able to serve at this level, and what it’s really like in combat.
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Joan's Picks: The Act of Disappearing and Serviceman J

This week on the Sunday Panel, Chelsea Daniels from the Front Page podcast and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted towards potentially privatizing Kiwibank - what do we think? Is this the right move?

Kamala Harris has officially been confirmed as the Democratic nominee - do we think she could beat Trump?

The Olympics are under away - if we had to pick a sport to play, what would we pick?

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This week on the Sunday Panel, Chelsea Daniels from the Front Page podcast and ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted towards potentially privatizing Kiwibank - what do we think? Is this the right move?
Kamala Harris has officially been confirmed as the Democratic nominee - do we think she could beat Trump?
The Olympics are under away - if we had to pick a sport to play, what would we pick?
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The Sunday Panel: Do we think Kamala Harris will beat Trump?

Everyone struggles with abdominal cramps and bloating from time to time - but when should we be concerned?

Bloating can be a symptom of fluid retention, gas, digestive issues, infection, or something bigger.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara shares her tips and tricks for dealing with bloating.

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Everyone struggles with abdominal cramps and bloating from time to time - but when should we be concerned?
Bloating can be a symptom of fluid retention, gas, digestive issues, infection, or something bigger.
Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara shares her tips and tricks for dealing with bloating.
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the benefits of river cruising

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