As the dreaded second wave of the coronavirus crests and crashes on the world’s shores it is hard to be hopeful this early in the New Year, but hopeful we are. The vaccine is being administered, airlines are offering flights and cruise lines will soon be dipping their proverbial toes back into the global waters….
Category: Our Views on Travel
2020: A Travel Year in Review
To refer to 2020 as a travel year is being more than generous. It is more like a year that has been misplaced; forever removed from the colourful memories that make up our travel experience. We had a Mediterranean cruise booked for May that was cancelled weeks into the coronavirus shutdown. This disappointment was followed…
Another Travel Perspective
Since we cannot actually travel right now I find myself instead thinking about travel, planning for future travel, and when I can, talking to fellow travelers about travel. Thankfully we are part of a much larger community of like minded and enthusiastic people who feel much as I do. Those of you who follow us…
Back on Board – Shore Excursions
The decision by the CDC to lift the no sail order out of US ports was a welcome one for all of us who have missed cruising. Although there is still a long way to go, we can take heart with the Chinese proverb, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. A vision of…
All I Want For Christmas
What I really want is to travel again but even Santa cannot make that happen, yet. So to appease the traveler in your circle of family and friends, and to make your shopping even easier during the pandemic, consider one of our favourite gadgets which are all available to order online. Travel Journals to record…
Back On Board – An Update
There is still no clear date for the resumption of cruising from the United States and with the recent upsurge of cases south of our border, in Europe and in Canada for that matter, I am doubtful of a quick resolution. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) refers to cruise ships as “hotbeds for virus…
Staying On the Beaten Path
Many travel bloggers write about the unusual or obscure. They relish in finding and sharing the lesser known and least travelled destinations. They write articles that are interesting, edgy, and for the most part aimed at the younger traveller. I can’t stay up late enough to enjoy the newest hottest night spot and the thought…
How It’s Done
We have watched the news intently as travel slowly opens up around the world. Despite a few false starts there are some organizations and countries that seem to have found a way to make this happen. It is our hope that this will lead the way for others so that those of us waiting patiently,…
Travel Close to Home
I would be lying if I told you we were not disappointed about our international travel plans being cancelled this spring. As, I am sure, were many of you. But the true spirit of travel never really dies. This year it has just remained closer to home. And I do mean close, as travel to…