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...
Unveiled: Cunard's new-look Queen Elizabeth
The luxury line has just released the first pictures of the ship following a three-week makeover.
Would you book a cruise with a secret itinerary?
Variety Cruises has announced the return of its Mystery CEO Cruise, revealing only the travel date and departure and arrival ports.
Recent Advice Articles
Win tickets to the new Edvard Munch exhibition with Viking
The National Portrait Gallery’s new exhibition, supported by Viking, reveals Edvard Munch’s social side - with a chance to win tickets
Great Escape: a guide to the Caribbean's Leeward Islands
Embrace the coral beaches, subtropical rainforests and slower pace of life in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, writes Lisa Hanley
A first timer's guide to Hawaii
Jet black lava landscapes, swaying palms, hula dancers and only good vibes allowed – say aloha to the US state of Hawaii and discover a tropical paradise, primed for unforgettable adventures, writes Renate Ruge
Cruise review: drift down the Mississippi River from New Orleans
On a voyage to the USA’s Southern heartland, we discover music as soulful as the food – and historic mansions as haunted as the Mississippi’s gator-filled swamps.
Ship review: Viking Mississippi
We boarded Viking Mississippi to sail return from New Orleans via Darrow, St Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg and Baton Rouge, to experience Viking’s New Orleans & Southern Charms itinerary
An expert overview of Disney Treasure
Moana and Peter Pan are just some of the Disney stars you’ll meet while sailing on Disney’s newest vessel, Disney Treasure