Sometimes a disappointment can turn into the best opportunity. Such was the case during our recent cruise. Scheduled for 3 ports after Reykjavik we ended up sailing away from Iceland after only one, Isafjordur. The reason; a worsening storm bringing hurricane force winds that was moving between Iceland and Greenland. Our captain made the difficult…
Category: Port of Call
Iceland’s Golden Circle Tour
By far the most popular day trip from Reykjavik is the Golden Circle Tour. If you want to travel outside of the capital and see the best natural attractions in Iceland than this tour is for you. Since it is so popular you can easily find a tour offering. Compare price and hours, the group…
Reykjavik
One of the fastest rising travel destinations is Iceland. For a country that has a population of only 393,396 that number will increase by well over 1.7 million visitors a year. If you are one of those visitors, and whether you are exploring as part of a cruise or are taking an extended land tour,…
Enjoy Nature While Traveling
We are huge history and culture buffs. Port excursions usually involve museums, art galleries or other similar sites. We rarely if ever take the time to enjoy the natural surroundings. It was time to change that. On a recent trip we specifically chose two shore excursions that focused on the natural beauty of the European…
Dublin and The Guinness Story
One of the top attractions in Dublin is a visit to the Guinness Storehouse; seven stories of displays, history, retail and pubs in the building that has been brewing the beer for over 250 years. Whether you enjoy a pint or not as Guinness is not to everyone’s taste, the experience is worth the price…
Path of the Titanic
Although we did it in reverse order it was not lost on us that a transatlantic cruise that went between Belfast and Halifax in April was a little too close to the route taken during the fateful crossing of the Titanic. Having said that our confidence in modern shipbuilding and navigation ensured that we had…
The 80th Anniversary at Juno Beach
Today many people will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the landings in Normandy. Few of the men and women who participated in the strike that brought about the end of the Second World War are still alive, so it falls to us to remember that it was their valour and bravery that allow us to travel…
Two Ports In Turkiye
Our last itinerary included two ports in Turkiye; Istanbul, it’s largest city straddling both Europe and Asia, and Kusadasi which is the gateway to the archaeological site of Ephesus. Both are worth the time to explore on foot with a guide to get the best introduction to these amazing sites. The main part of the…
Off The Beaten Path in Tuscany
Frequent cruisers know that there are certain ports in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Baltic seas that are included in most itineraries. This provides you with the opportunity to revisit your favourite places or perhaps find a few new ones. One of the growing travel trends has been in food tours, finding near and far exotic…