about ralph grizzle
I began my journalistic career at the age of 32, following the conclusion of my ‘sabbatical decade.’ From 1980 through 1990, I bicycled across America, pedaled through Europe and island-hopped the South Pacific.
After backpacking through Bali, bussing through Java, hopping a boat to Singapore and crossing Malaysia to Thailand, I flew into Burma, tramped to Dhaka and endured a 32-hour train ride from calamitous Calcutta to bustling Bombay.
From there, I hopped a plane for Greece and traveled to Switzerland before returning home, where I settled, quite naturally, into a career of travel writing.
I publish a magazine, The Avid Cruiser. You’ll find a link to the digital version on this page. Just click on the “flipping” icon.
“Your magazine is the best cruise magazine and also one of the best — if not the best — travel magazines I have ever read.”
Since 1996, I have contributed to HEMISPHERES, United Airlines’ award-winning inflight magazine. I currently write the magazine’s “Afloat” column. The North American Travel Journalism Association, awarded my article, Ship Shape, which appeared in the September 2005 issue of Hemispheres, in the category of ‘Best Cruise Writing.’ I also publish C Magazine, a cruise magazine distributed in the Benelux countries, with my business partner in Europe, and I contribute to numerous other publications, including TravelAge West.
Hanging A Right At Hamlet's Castle. Ralph Grizzle on his way to Helsingborg, Sweden, his home-base for covering cruises and travel in Europe.
I make my home in Asheville, North Carolina and live part of the year near Copenhagen, Denmark.
When in Asheville, I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, lingering in coffee shops and frequent trips to the gorgeous Biltmore Estate.
When in Scandinavia, I enjoy biking, lingering in coffee shops and trying to learn Scandinavian words.
To get home in Scandinavia (from Copenhagen’s International Airport to Helsingborg, Sweden), I go to Hamlet’s Castle and hang a right. No kidding!
My work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and numerous consumer magazines. I am the author of four books, including Remembering Charles Kuralt,’ a biography that Publisher’s Weekly called ‘a sweet and lovely homage, a welcome commemoration.’
But enough about wonderful me. My goal is to provide you with content that engages you and compels you to return often. Thanks for stopping by . . .
Bon Voyage, Ralph Grizzle
7 Comments » Last modified on Oct 5th 2006
Julie Wartell Apr 15th 2007 at 11:33 pm 1
Hi -
Thought you might be interested in PubQuest (www.pubquest.com) to located craft breweries/brewpubs in the US and Canada on your cruising adventures.
Cheers!
Julie
Jennifer Johnston May 26th 2007 at 05:04 pm 2
Ralph,
It was lovely meeting you on the Seadream trip. Hope you had a wonderful time. Am envious of your lifestyle and admire your sense of adventure.
Checked your site to make sure no incriminating footage made it! Enjoy your next trips…travel well. Your site was a pleasure.
Jennifer
Kris Willassen May 29th 2007 at 12:42 pm 3
Hi Ralph,
My name is Kris Willassen, son of SeaDream II Captain Terje Willassen.
I did not find any e-mail address to you so I figured I’d just do this by a comment. I hope you don’t mind.
I am working on my dad’s new website/blog, and after seeing the “Captain’s Hike” video you posted on your blog (very nice blog by the way), I wanted to ask you if it is possible to share that video so that I can post it on my dad’s new website as well?
http://www.twillassen.com
Have a great day!
Kris Willassen
Marissa Jul 4th 2007 at 01:19 pm 4
Just came back from a cruise in the Emerald Princess two weeks ago. Then I discovered this site which contain a lot of insights about cruising. I would be a constant visitor.
Thank you
Marissa
Jerry Oct 16th 2007 at 10:33 am 5
Please contact me regarding maiden voyage of Holland America Lines newest vessel – “Eurodam”.
My wife is projected to be the lead nurse and there is a very good possiblility that I can travel from Venice to NYC.
Great site you have ! !
Jerry
Bill Krupa Jun 25th 2009 at 08:06 am 6
Hi Ralph–enjoyed reading your cruise ship comments—we met on the Regent -Ring of Fire W C–I was the host for CSI—hope you are well–stay healthy and travel safe—currently in Rhinebeck N Y—Billkrupa@yahoo.com
Ralph Grizzle Jul 4th 2009 at 01:51 pm 7
Hi Bill, thanks for your note. Good to hear from you. Happy 4th. On Silversea this week, Regent the week after, followed by Seabourn Odyssey. Don’t guess I’ll take off those 10 pounds between now and the end of the month. Where are you traveling next?