Madeira is amazing – We recommend you check it out
In 2024 we had stunning adventure in the Galapagos Islands. We enjoyed this experience with new friends we made while on the cruise (check out our posts here). We were invited by one of the couples who are from Madeira,…
The beautiful Mallorca/Majorca – it was very busy but fun
We knew at some point we would make it back to Mallorca/Majorca. This time, it took a bit longer than we thought! We were last in Mallorca/Majorca in 2010 towards the end of a cruise from Miami to Barcelona. It…
Tarragona was simply Terrific – check it out!
Hearing some of the recent stories about over-tourism in Barcelona, we thought we would try out a different coastal city. South of Barcelona, on the Costa Dorada is the city of Tarragona. This old, historic city has alot to offer! Rooted in tradition,…
Madrid, Spain – Recommendations to enjoy this beautiful city!
Our visit to Spain and Portugal in 2025 included new locations for us. Madrid, Tarragona and Madeira. From its scenic and walkable historic centre to its museums, Madrid never left us without a place to go or an activity to do.…
Travel review of Sydney: it is simple stunning – updated!
This travel review of Sydney reflects two of our trips ‘down under’. The first was for a cruise in 2014 from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia. (Check out our Travel Review of New Zealand!) Everything was new and we…
Hobart is an Absolutely Amazing city – updated!
We’ve been fortunate enough to visit Hobart a few times in the last 10+ years. First, in the Spring of 2014 via a Celebrity cruise from Auckland to Sydney; again in Spring 2019, we headed to Auckland, New Zealand, and…
Athens is beautiful and not for the faint of heart
Athens, Greece is really one of those very enchanting cities that sprawl out at your feet inviting you to walk. Each time we’ve been there – and we’ve been there four times now! – we are amazed at being able…
Quito, Ecuador was even better than we expected
Quito was not what we expected. It was, in so many ways, so much more. We were anticipating a large city and it was. Also, we expected very temperate weather – and it was. We also were anticipating friendly and…
A review of the Celebrity Flora: magnificent ship in the Galapagos
The Celebrity Flora is a cruise ship with the Celebrity Cruises line and is based in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. This post is to share our experiences of our time on the Celebrity Flora: a magnificent ship in the…
Our adventures in the beautiful Galapagos Islands!
Read about our amazing, awe-inspiring adventure in the Galapagos Islands! This is the first in a few upcoming posts to share this bucket list experience -