Getting into the groove of a cruise vacation takes very little time. Before you know it you are sitting around the pool sipping on a fancy cocktail, dressing up for dinner at a Specialty restaurant followed by a night in the casino with new friends. All you have to do is wave that little ship…
Cruising the North Shore of Germany
Most Baltic itineraries offer stops along the north shore of Germany. The ports themselves are summer resort destinations for German vacationers full of beaches, shops and restaurants but offer little to the adventurous traveler. Luckily they are gateways to two of Germany’s major cities. The port of Warnemunde is a 3 hour train ride from Berlin, the…
Port of Call – Gdansk, Poland
During our Baltic adventure our cruise director Marziana was from a small town in the southern part of Poland. She was as excited to welcome us to her country as we were to visit it. Before the port stop Marziana hosted an hour long introduction to common Polish words and phrases and her favourite polish food…
NCL Specialty Dining Ranked – Fun to Romantic
Our time aboard the Norwegian Dawn was extra special since we were given a perks package that included the Specialty Dining Options. Under normal circumstances we would not indulge (I am far too frugal and find the complimentary dining more than acceptable) but it gave us the opportunity to discover why these are such popular…
Port of Call – Klaipeda, Lithuania
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…