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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Solo Travel on Film
Solo travel with Renee As we hunker down for another long blast of winter, we wonder when we will freely travel again. Like the arrival of spring, traversing the world seems a far-off miracle, especially as a second wave of pandemic encompasses us. Having to cancel one fabulous trip and put another on hold, I…
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…