As a port of call Naples offers a variety of destinations, from the sunny Amalfi Coast, to the gritty city itself, or to one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Italy, Pompeii. Although we had travelled there on our own in the past we decided to follow our advice and visit Pompeii again, with…
Category: Port of Call
Religious Rome
Like our day spent at the Colosseum we chose to do a walking tour for our day in Vatican City. Just as iconic, and busy, as the ancient sites in Rome, the Vatican offers travelers and pilgrims alike a view of arguably the best art found in any church in Europe. We wanted to get…
Ancient Rome
Whether you have travelled to Rome yet or not you know that there are two major sites on everyone’s bucket list; the Colosseum and Vatican City. Despite the plethora of other amazing ancient and religious sites that can be found throughout the Eternal City, these two, for the most obvious reasons, should be first on…
The Troubled Past of Belfast
During our port stop in Belfast we wanted to find a meaningful way to explore the city. We considered and dismissed the breath taking nature of Giant’s Causeway and the well known history of the Titanic Museum, both of which we will see when we return. Instead we chose to do a walking tour that…
Greek Islands – Santorini and Mykonos
Mykonos and Santorini are the most famous and most visited of the Greek islands. Both are located in the Cycladic chain of islands in the Aegean Sea, a group that boasts over 20 islands. Whether your trip is for an idyllic stay of a week or more, or to drop by for the day as part…
Colourful Cork
The port of Cobh (pronounced Cove) located on the south coast of County Cork in Ireland can occasionally be found on a British Isle cruise itinerary. If it’s one of your stops rejoice, as this is a beautiful area rich in history and culture, and a great place to spend the day. If you have…
Greek Islands – Rhodes & Patmos
A cruise that includes Greek Islands is inevitably going to be popular. The sun drenched shores, white washed buildings with vibrant blue trim and the welcoming islanders ensure that whatever they have to offer will result in a great time. The more popular and common ports of Santorini and Mykonos deserve their own articles. For…
Port of Call – Limossal, Cypress
Cypress is an island country located south of Turkey. It is the third largest and third-most populous island in the Mediterranean. The traditional languages are Greek and Turkish to reflect its divided population. A very popular vacation destination, we docked at the port of Limassol twice on our back to back itinerary. Always fans of archaeological sites our…
Biblical Israel
For the most diverse sightseeing options we chose a combination of historical sites for two of our days in Israel (see last weeks article) and for the other two we focused on the Biblical locations. Although these sites are spiritual pilgrimages for many travelers, we approached them with a more academic leaning. As a result…