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Holland America Cruise Line: Pros and Cons
I’m an enthusiastic cruiser who’s taken about 20 cruises on four major cruise lines (Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Carnival). A friend and I recently completed my first Holland America cruise on the Zuiderdam and compiled a list of Holland … Continue reading
Visiting Russia on a Baltic Cruise
One place I never thought I’d go was Russia — but I spent two days in St. Petersburg on a recent Baltic cruise. And it wasn’t anything like I imagined. For starters, it snowed there in May!
Posted in cruising, life, travel
Tagged Baltic cruise, cruising, Hermitage, Princess cryuise, Regal Princess, Russia on Baltic cruise, St. Petersburg, travel
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Amazing Copenhagen on a Baltic Cruise
My friend and I took a two-week trip to the Baltic in May on the Regal Princess, and this was the first time it ever snowed on a cruise! Copenhagen was amazing, Russia was COLD — and, as always, it … Continue reading
Norwegian Cruise Line: Pros and Cons
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
Posted in cruising, life, travel
Tagged cruises, cruising, Norwegian, Norwegian cruise line pros and cons, Norwegian cruises, Norwegian Spirit
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Rock of Gibraltar — A Fun Shore Excursion on a Mediterranean Cruise
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
Posted in cruising, life, travel, vacation
Tagged cruising, Gibraltar, Mediterranean cruise, Rock, Rock of Gibraltar, shore excursions, The Rock, travel
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Riding Camels in Tangier, Africa, on a Norwegian Mediterranean Cruise
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!
Posted in life, travel
Tagged African cruise, cruise, cruise to Africa, cruising, Mediterranean cruise, Morocco, Morocco cruise, Norwegian cruise, riding a camel, Tangier
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Casablanca Shore Excursion on Norwegian Mediterranean Cruise
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
Posted in cruising, life, miscellaneous, travel, vacation
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A Beautiful Adventure at Bulls Island, SC
Visiting Bulls Island — a pristine, unspoiled island in the Charleston, S.C. area — is an amazing way to spend a day and an adventure you won’t forget. It’s a great place for walking, sunbathing, collecting shells, photography and visiting the … Continue reading
Posted in fitness, life, miscellaneous, travel
Tagged Bulls Island, Charleston, fitness, shells, South Carolina, travel
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Second Women’s Kayaking and Hiking Weekend in Brevard: Wonderful Except for the Near-Death Experience
Recently came back from a second women’s kayaking and hiking weekend in Brevard, North Carolina, and it was great — except for the near-death experience…
South American Souvenirs
South American souvenirs are different from things you’d pick up in the Caribbean islands or in Europe.