As part of a group tour to London in 1996 we stayed at a highly rated hotel in Kensington. The neighbourhood was everything I had ever pictured when I thought of London; curved streets with towering whitewashed townhouses bedecked in black wrought iron and baskets of colourful primrose. The hotel was elegant, centrally located and…
Category: Tips and Tricks
Getting There
How you travel is as important a consideration as where you travel, its just not as much fun to decide. Often we choose our mode of transportation based on the itinerary we want, but does that necessarily meet all of our travel goals? Perhaps you are interested in an ocean or river cruise, a bus…
How To Book A Cruise
The news recently broke about Norwegian Cruise Lines cancelling most of their sailings early into the New Year. This followed the decision from other cruise lines to do the same. I only mention Norwegian because that is who we have our next booking with for May 2021. About a week before that happened we received…
For Safety’s Sake
As we prepare to travel again I am reminded of an incident on our last cruise. A fellow passenger had her wallet stolen while ashore along with all of her cash, credit cards and identification. Luckily she had left her passport in the safe in her cabin. She was devastated and rightfully so. Protecting yourself…
Packing Right
In our last discussion we talked about ways to reduce the burden we carry on so many of our travels. And I mean this literally. Packing light is an important step in becoming an independent and responsive traveler. Our ability to adapt to change in our modes of transportation, being quick and agile as we…
Packing Light
Every travel blog, podcast and guide book has tackled the issue of packing light. It makes perfect sense; carry only what you need to stay agile and unencumbered by the possessions that may rule our everyday life, but not our travel adventures. We listened, we watched, and as a result we tried packing light on…
Cruising Through Europe – Part 3
Part 3 – Everything Else Breakfast and dinner will be part of the cruise experience but consider trying the local cuisine while ashore. If you are not sure ask your tour guide or a local where to eat. Many cities have markets where you can pick up the makings for a picnic, or check out…
Cruising Through Europe – Part 2
Part 2 – Getting Around Once you have decided what you want to do in each port, determining how to go about it can also be challenging. If the cruise itinerary says you have eight hours in port, start by subtracting at least an hour to allow for the time required to get the ship…
Cruising Through Europe
Part 1 – Making the Decision Travelling in Europe is a grand and exhilarating adventure but the prospect of choosing one country or one single destination can be daunting for most travelers, especially for those who have never visited Europe before. You can trust that your travel agent will pick the right one for you…