One insight that the pandemic has provided me is that in the process of missing everything I could not do, I almost missed what was available right in front of me. That was never more evident than last week. We are scheduled to travel in August and a good amount of my focus and planning…
Month: June 2021
Our Top 5 Things to Do on a Sea Day
We have spent a lot of our time focusing on the things to see and do when you hit shore, but a cruise is more than just the sum of its ports. When you choose a cruise predominately for the adventure and exploration you tend to overlook the best part of a cruise vacation –…
Our Top 5 Reasons to Book an Inside Cabin
Just like most major cities right now, real estate on a cruise ship is at a premium. As international travel looms closer folks are starting to book cruises and that means what may be reasonable pricing now will increase with demand. We have always focused on ways to stretch our travel time and budget further. …
Farmer’s Markets: Eating Fresh and Local in Europe
One of the highlights of any trip abroad is a chance to experience the cuisine of the region. When time is short a well recommended restaurant that prepares local favourites is a good bet. If you have longer, and are a true “foodie” I would suggest you start at the fresh market. There is a…
Our Top 5 Ways to Travel Through Europe
Despite the vast expanse of Canada getting from point A to point B has never been an issue. If we can we drive, if not we fly. Those two options are pretty standard and inclusive from our prospective, but in many European countries there are numerous other possibilities due to its concentrated scope, pedestrian free…