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Tangier, Morocco as a Port Stop
This a guide to Tangier as a port stop with information on places to see and things to do.
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What you can see from your River Cruise
Blog #85 When taking a river cruise, you are close to the banks and easily able to see numerous things on the shore or in the immediate...
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Koblenz, Germany as a River Cruise Stop
Blog #84 Koblenz as a River Cruise Stop This was another stop on my Rhine River cruise and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. Before arriving...
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Mainz as a River Cruise Stop
Blog #83 I recently spent three days in Mainz, Germany before taking a river cruise. Prior to going, I had not heard of Mainz but I had...
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Vancouver as a Port Stop
I am a Canadian who lived in the Vancouver area for several years. I also visit either Vancouver or Victoria on a regular basis for work...
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Kotor, Montenegro as a Port Stop
Kotor is an interesting port stop, rich in history and certainly less expensive than other nearby places on the cruise line circuits. To...
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The Risks of Same Day Travel to Ports - Travel Delays
Same Day Travel to Cruise Ports At one time, there were four hot topic issues associated with cruising. They were: 1. When you should ...
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Fort Carlton, Saskatchewan
For those waiting for my regular monthly blog for June 2023, here it is. A little off my usual cruising topic and eight days late. The...
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as a Port Stop
An interesting aspect to cruising itineraries that have a number of port stops, is the ability to see and enjoy various places on one...
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Cartagena, Colombia as a Port Stop
Cartagena, Colombia was founded in 1533 by the Spanish conquistadors and boasts a walled city in which the old town is located....
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