Category Archives: life

Norwegian Cruise Line: Pros and Cons

Posted on June 5, 2018 by blogqueendiane

I’m an enthusiastic cruiser who’s taken about 20 cruises on four major cruise lines (Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Carnival) in my lifetime. A friend and I recently completed my first Norwegian cruise on the Norwegian Spirit and compiled a … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Barcelona

Posted on May 15, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Beautiful Barcelona is one of the coolest places on the planet! The architecture is stunning – and the buildings and parks created by famed artist Antoni Gaudi are fun and funky, too.

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Rock of Gibraltar — A Fun Shore Excursion on a Mediterranean Cruise

Posted on April 24, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Most people have heard of the Rock of Gibraltar — but if you’re like me, you have no idea what it really is or where it’s located.  I got to tour Gibraltar, located off the coast of Spain — and … Continue reading →

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Riding Camels in Tangier, Africa, on a Norwegian Mediterranean Cruise

Posted on April 10, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Never thought in my wildest dreams that I’d be riding camels in Tangier, Africa, on a  Norwegian Mediterranean cruise that included stops in Morocco at Casablanca and Tangier — but that’s just what I did!

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Casablanca Shore Excursion on Norwegian Mediterranean Cruise

Posted on March 27, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Norwegian seems to be the only mainstream cruise line with a port of call in Casablanca, Morocco, in northern Africa on a Mediterranean cruise, which is why we picked that cruise for our 2018 travel adventure. Who wouldn’t want to … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Cruise to Spain and Africa: Day One

Posted on March 20, 2018 by blogqueendiane

My friend and travel buddy Merry Ellen and I found a cruise itinerary of a lifetime — a 10-night cruise to Spain and Africa. The trip went along the coast of Spain, stopped at the Canary Islands and visited Morocco, … Continue reading →

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Workplace Solution: A Foolproof Way to Remember CAC or ID Badge

Posted on February 13, 2018 by blogqueendiane

If you work for a government agency or high-tech business that uses a badge ID or CAC (common access card) for admittance to the premises/military base, and/or for building access and computer access, you understand how important it is to … Continue reading →

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Brrrr: How To Stay Warm at Work in the Winter

Posted on January 30, 2018 by blogqueendiane

If you have a desk job and work for an organization — like I do — that keeps indoor temperatures hovering in the frigid zone (68 degrees or less) in the winter, while prohibiting space heaters, here are some tips … Continue reading →

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Bid on Room Upgrades on Norwegian Cruise Line; You Might Win Big

Posted on January 23, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Did you know that passengers can bid on room upgrades on Norwegian cruise line? I got the opportunity to bid for a room upgrade on an upcoming trip and “won” a balcony cabin for a crazy low price.

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20 Things I Learned in My First Month of Caring for Elderly Parents

Posted on January 16, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Caring for elderly parents is not for the faint of heart because you’re a novice in uncharted territory. But when things get tough, you definitely have to be grateful you have your parents (!!!) and remember that many other people … Continue reading →

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