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LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES TO HAVE A GREAT DAY IN VALENCIA
Valencia is another common port in Spain for cruises in the Mediterranean. As this city is less famous than Barcelona or Malaga, you may be wondering what to see and do there on a short visit. I recently visited Valencia for the first time and while I enjoyed the city...
A GREAT DAY VISITING MALAGA
If Malaga is a stop on your next cruise you may wonder what there is to see and do in the city. Is it worth a visit or should you book an excursion further afield? Having spent a couple of weeks in Malaga for learning Spanish some years ago, I knew right away that the...
A GREAT PORT VISIT TO PORTIMAO AND FERRAGUDO
Does your upcoming cruise have a port stop in Portimao on Portugal's Southern coast? If so, you may be wondering what to do there. I certainly was unsure when I was planning my last cruise as I had never heard of this small town before. Read on to find out what I did,...
WHAT IS A TENDER PORT?
The term "tender port" (or alternatively just "tendering") shows up regularly on cruise itineraries. However, many first-time cruisers have no clue what this actually means. If you are planning your first cruise, you may wonder what a tender port is and whether it...
A RELAXED SUNDAY WALK THROUGH LISBON
Are you looking for a fun but relaxed (and inexpensive) day in Lisbon? Then this walk may be for you! Lisbon was one of the ports on my recent Norwegian Dawn cruise and I had plans, definite plans. And if you read any of my other port adventures on this cruise you...
ENJOY A PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT ON NORWEGIAN DAWN
Are you going on a cruise on Norwegian Dawn? Worried you will be bored on this smaller ship during sea days? Then my short Photo Scavenger Hunt for NCL Dawn is what you need! If you are like me, you love exploring a new (to me) ship almost as much as hunting for...
2 DAY SAN DIEGO ITINERARY: ULTIMATE GUIDE 2024
Known for its mellow surfer vibe, sunny weather, many museums, and of course Comic-Con, San Diego is the perfect destination for a relaxing but fun weekend trip. Discover fascinating history, experience US-Mexican culture, tour exciting museums, enjoy delicious meals,...
SO WHAT IS NEXT ON THIS BLOG?
Are you wondering what you will find next (or at least in the nearish future) here on the blog? If so, read on and find out (and you could even influence what I will write on next!)Saint Michael's Mount is just one of the destinations I still need to write onPosts I...
9 CRUISE MISTAKES THAT COULD RUIN YOUR TRANSATLANTIC
I love cruises - once you are checked in there is no need to worry about moving hotels, where to eat, or how to get to an evening show. And I bet one reason cruises are so popular is that they require comparatively little planning on the guest's part. Itinerary,...
BEST TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Are you thinking about taking a cruise in the Med but unsure how it will compare to prior cruises? Or maybe this will be your first cruise and you don’t know at all what to expect? No worries, my top tips for planning (and enjoying a Mediterranean cruise) will help...
ULTIMATE 3 DAY ITINERARY LOS ANGELES
Are you planning a trip to Los Angeles and unsure what to see and do? This 3 day itinerary Los Angeles has you covered! There are some cities pretty much everyone loves. But for other cities opinions are more polarized. While Los Angeles is pretty much my favorite...