• travel review: lisbon

    Lisbon is full of passion

    Lisbon had always been on our list. However, it wasn’t near the the top. This changed when we decided to go on a cruise which finished in Lisbon and decided to tour around Portugal. You can’t go to Portugal, and…

  • travel review: crete

    Crete is a beautiful romantic getaway

    Sometimes you find a place that just makes you feel good. The crowds don’t bother you, the heat is comforting-not uncomfortable, the food is tasty and fresh, and you feel like you can really relax. That’s how I feel about…

  • travel review: London

    London is one of our favourite cities in the world

    London is a special place for us. Luckily we have family there, and over the years, we have gone back many times to sample it. We go there with knowing that some things are more costly than at home –…

  • travel review: St.Petersburg

    St.Petersburg is an Amazing City!

    When we booked our 2017 Baltic Sea cruise with Azamara, we knew that this would be the highlight of the cruise. Not only because we would be in St. Petersburg, but there for 3 whole days! Read this travel review:…

  • travel review: helsinki

    Heathers Helsinki Is A Great Food Tour!

    In the late summer of 2017, we enjoyed a wonderful cruise through the Baltics on Azamara. One port of call was Helsinki, Finland. Read this food review: Helsinki for more details. We enjoyed a beautiful day of walking through the…

  • food review: Stockholm

    Stockholm: Have Some Great Grub With Food Tours

    In late August 2017 we were in Stockholm, Sweden before a cruise. We were booked on a food tour with Food Tours Stockholm. Our amazing visit with Gunilla (our guide) to over eight facilities included samples of bear mousse, elk…

  • travel review: seville

    Seville: Semana Santa in Seville is Magic

    In March 2013 we took advantage of a free cruise credit (Troy won it!) with Celebrity to squeeze a cruise in during a busy spring. After a brief visit with family in London, we flew down to Seville, Spain. Read…