After exiting Prince Christian Sound on the morning of our third day in Greenland we made out way to our first port of call Qaqortog, the fourth largest city in Greenland, followed the next day by a visit to the much smaller Nanortalik, the country’s southern most town. Although it is rare for Norwegian Cruise…
The Natural Beauty of Greenland
Sometimes a disappointment can turn into the best opportunity. Such was the case during our recent cruise. Scheduled for 3 ports after Reykjavik we ended up sailing away from Iceland after only one, Isafjordur. The reason; a worsening storm bringing hurricane force winds that was moving between Iceland and Greenland. Our captain made the difficult…
Iceland’s Golden Circle Tour
By far the most popular day trip from Reykjavik is the Golden Circle Tour. If you want to travel outside of the capital and see the best natural attractions in Iceland than this tour is for you. Since it is so popular you can easily find a tour offering. Compare price and hours, the group…
Reykjavik
One of the fastest rising travel destinations is Iceland. For a country that has a population of only 393,396 that number will increase by well over 1.7 million visitors a year. If you are one of those visitors, and whether you are exploring as part of a cruise or are taking an extended land tour,…
Cezanne, Van Gogh and Art in the South of France
If you are a fan of Impressionism you will most likely have already seen the south of France. According to Fodor’s, “Artists have been drawn to the south of France for generations, awed by its luminous colors and crystalline light. Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, and Van Gogh led the way, followed by Léger, Matisse, Picasso, Chagall,…
Side Trips From Aix
With a whole week in Aix we had plenty of time to explore the entire Provence region. Booking day trips allowed for flexible, economical adventures with a return to our home base each night. Our first choice, because we were in Provence after all, was a wine tour. The region is renowned for its roses…
A Week in Provence
Last week I discussed the concept of home base travel, staying in a central location for a longer period of time and using day trips to explore the area. We put our own theories to the test when we booked a full week in Aix-en-Provence in May. We arrived in Aix-en-Provence by train from Brussels…
Home Base Essentials
The concept of home basing is one we learned from travel guru Rick Steves. It involves staying in a central location for a longer period of time instead of moving to a new destination every couple of days. This works best in a large city, but is also a great option in a smaller city…
Belgium – Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent
From our home base in Brussels we were able to explore three of the countries important cities; Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent. Although easily and affordably available to explore on your own with a short train ride from the capital, we chose to do guided bus tours. Our choice of tour company was spot on as we…