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…
Category: Port of Call
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…
Pompeii
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…
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…