Like Riga before, Klaipeda is a port that is not often found on Baltic itineraries. Lithuania is a relatively small country on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, and is surrounded by Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia. The country was occupied by the Soviet Union after WWII before proclaiming its freedom and independence in…
VANCOUVER: A West Coast Odyssey
Solo Travel with RENEE BORG British Columbia has been constantly at the forefront in the media, from raging fires and floods to homelessness and an overdose pandemic. Yet Vancouver is a vibrant, diverse city with much to offer the solo traveller. Against a breathtaking backdrop of mountains, it is a perfect destination for travellers who want…
Port of Call – Riga, Latvia
Although there were lots of really interesting excursions for Riga a travel friend had told us that this was a walk-able city with an attractive Old Town and lots to do on your own. He was right. We spent our day wandering Riga and had an amazing time in this port city. It was a…
To Hop On Hop Off: That is the Question
We always struggle with the challenge of choosing between a ship excursion or an independent tour of a port. One is guided, convenient, guaranteed to be back on time and has a number of other practical benefits; such as the ability to see sites further away. Touring on our own however allows us to see…
Port of Call – Stockholm
On our last Baltic Cruise in 2014 we were unable to stop at the port in Stockholm due to a storm. We spent the day at sea instead and I spent the day dealing with my first real case of sea sickness. It didn’t stop me from cruising and my desire to visit this Scandinavian…
Perfect Prague – Part II
After last week I realized that one article would not offer enough space to describe our four day independent trip to the city of Prague. There was just too much to do! Despite near record 36°C temperatures in June we spent the next two days walking around this very walkable city. Prague is a big…
Perfect Prague
Our son visited Prague during his tour of Europe after graduation on the recommendation of a friend. It turned out to be one of his favourite stops. We have heard the same glowing recommendation from a number of travel friends. We decided it was time to find out if Prague was all it was cracked…
History of Beer Gardens
One cannot spend time in Germany without eventually running across a beer garden. Even if you do not drink beer, they are an important cultural and historical aspect of German society and should be explored. They are also a ton of fun! If you spend time in the tourist areas of a city like Munich…
The Perfect Guest
Solo Travel With Renee Summertime means cottage time, with invitations from family or friends to their summer abode. With travel expenses soaring, travelers may also be counting on dossing down with a friend or far-flung relative abroad. Here are some tips on how to be the perfect guest, leaving the door open to be welcomed back…