
A Birthday Worth Crossing the International Date Line For
Crossing the International Date Line meant Winnie quite literally skipped a day—going to bed Friday night and waking up Sunday morning. It felt like an appropriately surreal beginning to a milestone birthday spent in the middle of the South…

Winnie at Sea: A Passage Through History and Central America
As Winnie’s journey continued south, the days began to feel less like individual snapshots and more like a continuous story—one shaped by history, culture, and the steady rhythm of life at sea. This leg of the voyage carried her through…

Christmas at Sea: Winnie’s First Holiday Aboard Viking Sky
Celebrating the holidays on a ship halfway around the world is, unsurprisingly, very different from celebrating at home.
For Winnie, Christmas aboard Viking Sky was quieter, simpler, and shaped by the rhythm of her ship life routine of early…

It’s Never Too Late: Winnie Sets Sail Around the World
At 91 years old, Winnie McClennen made a decision that many people never do - at any age. After a year of profound change, she chose to begin again.
In the past twelve months, Winnie lost her husband unexpectedly after a fall. She sold her…

Art, Flavor & Friendship in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is a city that pulses with color, creativity, and community — and that’s exactly what Onward Travel guests get to experience during our weeklong journey there. Our itinerary is full of art, food, and history, but more…


