Sarah Riches
Editor
About Me
After a five-year stint living in Hiroshima, Hong Kong and Taipei, Sarah was inspired to become a travel journalist. Sarah has freelanced for Condé Nast Traveller and National Geographic Traveller and is the author of London Almanac (2010) and Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to British Customs & Culture (2024). She was also the deputy editor of Time Out Abu Dhabi, Where London and London Planner, digital editor of Wanderlust – the UK’s oldest travel magazine – and editor of Explore Paddington, which was twice shortlisted at the PPA Independent Publisher Awards, which recognise innovation in publishing.
When she’s not editing World of Cruising, Sarah is practising spirals as a level bronze figure skater – and planning her next adventure.
Recent Editors Corner Articles
Recent News Articles
Interview: Alexander Armstrong on his dream cruise, Classic FM and what's coming in 2025
As part of Viking’s partnership with Classic FM, we meet Classic FM presenter Alexander Armstrong
Star on board: Frank Bruno MBE
Joining Cunard’s new Queen Anne for a British Isles cruise, the boxing legend will be discussing his greatest battles – in and out of the ring – as he tells Sarah Riches
Choose your perfect cruise with World of Cruising
We know that cruising can be confusing if you don’t know exactly what you want and you’re not a regular cruiser. But we’re here to help you choose your perfect cruise and that’s why we’ve developed our Cruise Matchmaker
Cruise radar: Everything you need to know about the cruise industry right now
World of Cruising takes a look at the most recent happenings of the cruise industry...
Recent Advice Articles
Experience local culture on a cruise with a sense of place
From line dancing in Texas to shimmying up coconut trees in India, experience authentic local culture for a cruise with a difference, writes Sarah Riches
Cruise port guide to Fort Lauderdale
Creamy sands fringed by palm trees, waterways adorned with mansions and a thriving culinary scene captivate visitors to Miami’s neighbouring port city, writes Sarah Riches
All onboard for a luxury expedition adventure
Expedition cruises offer the opportunity to explore
remote places with purpose – and Atlas Ocean
Voyages delivers
Ship review: Emerald Liberté
Emerald Liberté offers contemporary & stylish cruising along the Rhône and Saône rivers says Sarah Riches
Everything you need to know about Highclere Castle History Festival with Viking
Best known as the filming location of Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle in Hampshire also hosts an annual history festival – and this year Viking is sponsoring a reader award at its grand finale. The countess of Carnarvon, godmother of a Viking Longship and a Viking ocean ship, tells us more...
