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…
Packing Light
Every travel blog, podcast and guide book has tackled the issue of packing light. It makes perfect sense; carry only what you need to stay agile and unencumbered by the possessions that may rule our everyday life, but not our travel adventures. We listened, we watched, and as a result we tried packing light on…
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…
Cruising Through Europe – Part 3
Part 3 – Everything Else Breakfast and dinner will be part of the cruise experience but consider trying the local cuisine while ashore. If you are not sure ask your tour guide or a local where to eat. Many cities have markets where you can pick up the makings for a picnic, or check out…
Cruising Through Europe – Part 2
Part 2 – Getting Around Once you have decided what you want to do in each port, determining how to go about it can also be challenging. If the cruise itinerary says you have eight hours in port, start by subtracting at least an hour to allow for the time required to get the ship…
Cruising Through Europe
Part 1 – Making the Decision Travelling in Europe is a grand and exhilarating adventure but the prospect of choosing one country or one single destination can be daunting for most travelers, especially for those who have never visited Europe before. You can trust that your travel agent will pick the right one for you…