I read somewhere that the Orkney Islands were the Holy Grail for travellers to Scotland. They are located in the far north and not easily reached by most common modes of transportation. We were lucky to have the city of Kirkwall as a port of call on a British Isles cruise, giving us the opportunity…
Category: Port of Call
Port of Call – St. Petersburg
Many Northern European cruises include a stop in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. We were lucky to have it as an overnight, a great opportunity to spend time in this exciting city and explore its often tragic past. One thing I would recommend before you go is to learn a little bit about the…
Port of Call – Athens
Whether you have been to Athens before, or this is your first trip, you can see the best of this ancient city in one day. Before you arrive I would recommend you bone up on your Greek mythology and the rich and extensive history of Greece. Even though we have all seen pictures of the…