Greetings! I’m Joan Russell, Travel Director of the World Affairs Council, an educational non-profit dedicated to citizen diplomacy. I’ll be traveling with our members aboard the beautiful new ship, Le Boreal, from Athens to Istanbul September 12-20. Some of our members will be leaving soon for a pre-cruise stay in Athens, and still others will be staying on in Turkey to visit Cappadocia and explore more of Istanbul. Stay tuned for some trip highlights!