This is a photo of a canal in Amsterdam. It accompanies useful information on things to do and see when visiting Amsterdam.

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...

Same Day Travel to Cruise Ports At one time, there were four hot topic issues associated with cruising. They were: 1. When you should arrive at your port of departure; 2. Formal nights; 3. Drink packages/booze smuggling; and 4. Chair Hogs. Whenever I mentioned any of those subjects, I knew that I would be the recipient of numerous e-mails. In this blog I am going to address item one as it is the one topic that has seen changes to the way people think. Instead of

Blog #73 In September and October of 2022, I completed back-to-back cruises that took me across the Pacific. Departing Vancouver for...

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 is located on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula and is another popular Mexican port stop. Upon our arrival...

An interesting aspect to cruising itineraries that have a number of port stops, is the ability to see and enjoy various places on one...

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 was founded in 1533 by the Spanish conquistadors and boasts a walled city in which the old town is located....

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...