We were thrilled to be onboard a cruise ship again. We enjoyed what I can only describe as a “normal” cruise; we went on shore excursions, enjoyed the shows, played trivia and ate too much. It was glorious! All of this occurred despite the havoc the pandemic had wrought on the cruise industry. Before leaving…
Cruising the Greek Islands
When Norwegian Cruise Lines decided to return to international waters they chose a destination that was popular with their loyal passengers, the Greek Islands. As luck would have it Greece was ready to accept travellers to their country at the same time. The seven day itinerary sailing from the port of Pireaus, which services the…
Anticipation (and Trepidation)
In less than a week we are packing up the car and heading for Pearson International Airport in Toronto for our first international trip in over two years. As the title of this article implies I am as excited as I am nervous. Not only are we travelling again, but we are going overseas, with…
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 Ancient Greece. Even though we have all seen pictures of the…
Back on Board: It’s Happening!
I had started writing this article numerous times but between write and edit so much changes that I had yet to actually finish it. As vaccination counts increase and more opportunities present themselves the requirements and directives for travel are changing daily. So as of today here is what we know for sure. Now fully…
Happy Canada Day
One insight that the pandemic has provided me is that in the process of missing everything I could not do, I almost missed what was available right in front of me. That was never more evident than last week. We are scheduled to travel in August and a good amount of my focus and planning…
Our Top 5 Things to Do on a Sea Day
We have spent a lot of our time focusing on the things to see and do when you hit shore, but a cruise is more than just the sum of its ports. When you choose a cruise predominately for the adventure and exploration you tend to overlook the best part of a cruise vacation –…
Our Top 5 Reasons to Book an Inside Cabin
Just like most major cities right now, real estate on a cruise ship is at a premium. As international travel looms closer folks are starting to book cruises and that means what may be reasonable pricing now will increase with demand. We have always focused on ways to stretch our travel time and budget further. …
Farmer’s Markets: Eating Fresh and Local in Europe
One of the highlights of any trip abroad is a chance to experience the cuisine of the region. When time is short a well recommended restaurant that prepares local favourites is a good bet. If you have longer, and are a true “foodie” I would suggest you start at the fresh market. There is a…