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...
A Packing Guide
I am often asked as to whether or not I have ever created a packing guide or tools. The answer to that is yes, I have and today, while...
The Big Island of Hawaii as a Port Stop
Blog #73 In September and October of 2022, I completed back-to-back cruises that took me across the Pacific. Departing Vancouver for...
Tales of Northern Women
As many of you know, I have put together an adventure for an Alaskan cruise in June 2024. But as always, I will not just do a cruise, I...
Cabo San Lucas as a Port Stop
Cabo San Lucas is located on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula and is another popular Mexican port stop. Upon our arrival...
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...
Colonial Antigua as a Port Stop
On our January 2023, Panama Canal cruise, one particular port stop was Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala. It was not high on my must-see...
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....
Current State of Cruising
For those who have asked me about my recent, back-to-back cruises and what current cruising is like, I will soon be publishing a magazine...
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