by Kitty71 | Jul 8, 2024 | City, Cruises, Europe, Spain
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...
by Kitty71 | Jun 25, 2024 | City, Cruises, Spain
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...
by Kitty71 | Jun 20, 2024 | Cruises, Day Trips, Portugal
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...
by Kitty71 | Jun 4, 2024 | Cruises, Travel Advice
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...
by Kitty71 | May 25, 2024 | City, Cruises, Portugal
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...
by Kitty71 | May 22, 2024 | Cruises, Freebie, Fun, Scavenger Hunt
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...
