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169 Fun Things to Do Accomplished: My Completed Bucket List
Starting a new year (after two pretty uneventful years during the pandemic) got me thinking about the many fun things to do that I’ve experienced so far in life – my completed bucket list. I’m working on a fun things … Continue reading
Posted in aerial yoga, bucket list, cruising, fun, Greece, kayak, kayaking and hiking, life, things to do, trampoline, travel, traveling solo, unique yoga, vacation, vacation destination, walking club, yoga, Zumba
Tagged 100 fun things to do, bucket list, completed bucket list, fun things, fun things to do, new things, polar plunge, things to do, try new things
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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…