Transfers are a good thing when cruising
I’m surprised frequently by the amount of friends that don’t plan transfers ahead of time, leaving it to chance. Yes, I know I’m an excessive planner, but, peace of mind to me is worth so much! Transfers are a good…
How to plan and book your own fantastic cruise!
Planning a cruise starts with knowing who you are! Really. If you don’t think you’ll like cruising this post isn’t going to try to change your mind. This post is about how to plan a cruise you’ll enjoy. A cruise…
Knowing where you’re going will make your vacation better
Currency, culture, hours of business, social mores of behaviour/customs, food, drink, expectations. These are all invaluable topics to understand about a place you are travelling. Otherwise, you may find that the locals look at you askance, or you may feel…
Planning an extension: How to plan one for your cruise!
You’re going on a cruise, and you want to stay somewhere else to augment your trip. Maybe at the port of embarkation or disembarkation, or another country enroute. You’re planning an extension to your vacation. But, when should you tack…
Travel review: Lagos – a beautiful introduction to the Algarve
We flew into the Algarve on a warm, sunny evening in early September 2019. Blue sky, beautiful warm air, and the beach beckoned. Read this travel review: Lagos for our amazing time in this coastal town. Arriving via TAP Portugal…
Southampton is a continental launching pad
We have learned over the years that we like a few days ahead of a cruise to get into vacation mode. These pre-cruise stays are sometimes varied and active. Sometimes they are right in the city of embarkation, taking the…
Our absolutely amazing Azamara cruise in the lap of luxury!
In the summer of 2017, we were fortunate enough to be able to cruise on Azamara Journey around the Baltics. The itinerary itself was phenomenal – 3 whole days in St. Petersburg! – but, what put it over the top…
Disappointing wine tasting with a rare Moldavian red from the 60’s!
Recently I successfully completely the WSET Level 3 course here in beautiful Victoria. Back in 2022, while enrolled in WSET Level 2, and with covid-19 safety protocols in place, Victoria was just starting to enjoy summer in July. I very…
Cruising 101 – Choices can absolutely make a great vacation
What is it about cruising that so many people are drawn to? I think it likely it has a lot to do with the idea of a floating resort that can keep you fully engaged or let you check out…
Cruising 101 – How to Choose a Ship
You start looking online at some cruise lines and then you start getting ads in Facebook for that cruise lines newly launched ship. Ohhhh, that is a nice one, so cool, modern, exactly what I would like. This Cruising 101…
Everyday a Journey
