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Cruising

We love cruising. It combines travel exploration with luxury. Allowing us to explore somewhere new by day, we return to familiar surroundings at night. It helps us to build a list of countries and cities we will explore in detail at a later time.

There is also a social element to life on the ship that we don’t always get when we travel independently.

To date, we have sailed to countries on five continents.

Articles we have written include tips, ships, and ports from around the world. Start here or look below for our latest cruise article.

Enjoy our Cruising articles:

Imagine a boating adventure here in the Caribbean Islands.

10 Things to Try on Your Caribbean Islands Boating Adventure

Read more10 Things to Try on Your Caribbean Islands Boating Adventure
Maldives is one of the best cruise destinations in the world

Best Cruise Destinations: Charter Cruising Indonesia, Europe or Caribbean

Read moreBest Cruise Destinations: Charter Cruising Indonesia, Europe or Caribbean
Sydney Harbour sunset

Enjoying a Sydney Harbour Sunset as We Cruise Away

Read moreEnjoying a Sydney Harbour Sunset as We Cruise Away

How to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise

Read moreHow to Choose Your Perfect Halong Bay Cruise
The Island Princess cruise ship - tips for cruising

25 Princess Cruise Tips and Tricks You Should Know

Read more25 Princess Cruise Tips and Tricks You Should Know
An allergy safe cake on a cruise ship

Cruising with Food Allergies: Azamara’s Epic Fail

Read moreCruising with Food Allergies: Azamara’s Epic Fail
Rest and relaxation is one of several benefits of cruising

7 Hidden Benefits of Cruising That Might Surprise You

Read more7 Hidden Benefits of Cruising That Might Surprise You
Repositioning Cruises move from one home city to another like this ship sailing into Sydney Harbour

Repositioning Cruises: Are they right for you?

Read moreRepositioning Cruises: Are they right for you?
Cruise ship ports around the world

21 Picturesque Cruise Ship Ports Around the World

Read more21 Picturesque Cruise Ship Ports Around the World
Alaska cruise tips

Alaska Cruise Tips 2022: Know Before You Sail

Read moreAlaska Cruise Tips 2022: Know Before You Sail
Blue Mosque is a must see in Istanbul Turkey

Istanbul Must See: 7 Places to Visit in Istanbul Turkey

Read moreIstanbul Must See: 7 Places to Visit in Istanbul Turkey
Charming coastal views and palm trees as we sail into Tahiti in French Polynesia

Things to do in Tahiti: Relax and Explore in Tropical French Polynesia

Read moreThings to do in Tahiti: Relax and Explore in Tropical French Polynesia
Tango dancers on Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo - one of the free things to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

24 Unique Things to Do in Buenos Aires Argentina

Read more24 Unique Things to Do in Buenos Aires Argentina
Azamara Cruise reviews

Our South America Boutique Cruise on Azamara Pursuit Review

Read moreOur South America Boutique Cruise on Azamara Pursuit Review
Palacio Salvo in Plaza Independencia in Montevideo Uruguay

22 Things to Do in Montevideo Uruguay

Read more22 Things to Do in Montevideo Uruguay
Leaning buildings in Santos Brazil

Santos Brazil for Coffee, Beaches and Leaning Buildings

Read moreSantos Brazil for Coffee, Beaches and Leaning Buildings
Mandala Suci Wenara Wana Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud Bali, Indonesia

Bali Itinerary: Cruise Port Adventure in Ubud Indonesia

Read moreBali Itinerary: Cruise Port Adventure in Ubud Indonesia
Osorno Volcano seen from Lago Todos Los Santos in Chile on Cruce Andino

Cruce Andino Review: Andean Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas

Read moreCruce Andino Review: Andean Crossing from Bariloche to Puerto Varas
Colourful boats in the port of Paraty Brazil

A Guide to Paraty Brazil: From a Day to a Week

Read moreA Guide to Paraty Brazil: From a Day to a Week
Poipu Beach on Kauai Hawaii

Kauai Itinerary: Cruising here? Highlights to Include in Kauai Excursions

Read moreKauai Itinerary: Cruising here? Highlights to Include in Kauai Excursions
Pola Island in the National Park of

Visiting American Samoa: Home to a Tropical US National Park

Read moreVisiting American Samoa: Home to a Tropical US National Park
An example of classical revival built in 1921 and repaired after the Napier earthquake in New Zealand

16 Unique Things to Do in Napier, New Zealand’s Art Deco Capital

Read more16 Unique Things to Do in Napier, New Zealand’s Art Deco Capital
Things to do in mt Maunganui New Zealand

25 Fun Things to Do in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui in New Zealand

Read more25 Fun Things to Do in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui in New Zealand
A walk along the Creek Street boardwalk is one of thekey things to do in Ketchikan Alaksa

Things to Do in Ketchikan – an Alaska Cruise Port Guide

Read moreThings to Do in Ketchikan – an Alaska Cruise Port Guide
The Ephesus Library, Turkey

Ephesus Library of Celsus: A Must-See in Turkey from Izmir or Kusadasi

Read moreEphesus Library of Celsus: A Must-See in Turkey from Izmir or Kusadasi

Oslo in One Day: Ski Jump, Vikings, Artwork, and Cruise Port Options

Read moreOslo in One Day: Ski Jump, Vikings, Artwork, and Cruise Port Options
Juneau whale watching, Alaska

Juneau Whale Watching, Glaciers, and Other Juneau Cruise Port Ideas

Read moreJuneau Whale Watching, Glaciers, and Other Juneau Cruise Port Ideas
A closer look at Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens Greece

One Day in Athens – How to Maximize Your Time when Cruising to Greece

Read moreOne Day in Athens – How to Maximize Your Time when Cruising to Greece
Skagway Alaska

15 Free Things to do in Skagway Alaska: Excursions and Alternatives

Read more15 Free Things to do in Skagway Alaska: Excursions and Alternatives
Moose at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Anchorage Alaska

Anchorage to Whittier: Enjoy Getting to Your Cruise

Read moreAnchorage to Whittier: Enjoy Getting to Your Cruise
Windmills of Mykonos Greece. Photo copyright Rhonda Albom 2012

Windmills of Mykonos, Whitewash Buildings: Why We Love this Cruise Port

Read moreWindmills of Mykonos, Whitewash Buildings: Why We Love this Cruise Port
Roman Forum, one of many stops as we attempted to see the highlights of Rome in a day, Italy

Italy Cruise Ports: One Day in Rome, Florence, Naples, or Venice

Read moreItaly Cruise Ports: One Day in Rome, Florence, Naples, or Venice
Cruise ship sailing into one of the Norway Cruise Ports in a fjord with a red cottage in the foreground

Norway Cruise Ports: What to See and Do When Cruising the Fjords

Read moreNorway Cruise Ports: What to See and Do When Cruising the Fjords
Boab Tree in Kings Park and Botanic Gardens in Perth Australia

Photos of Kings Park and Botanic Gardens in Perth Australia

Read morePhotos of Kings Park and Botanic Gardens in Perth Australia
HMAS Sydney II Mermoial in Geraldton, Australia

Things to Do in Geraldton Australia in One Day

Read moreThings to Do in Geraldton Australia in One Day
Tips to pack light for a cruise

How to Pack Light for a Cruise and Have All the Cruise Essentials

Read moreHow to Pack Light for a Cruise and Have All the Cruise Essentials
Iron Ore boulder on display in town in Port Hedlands, Australia

Things to Do in Port Hedland Australia – One Day in this Mining Town

Read moreThings to Do in Port Hedland Australia – One Day in this Mining Town
Radiance of the Seas as seen from the Bicentennial Park in Darwin Australia

What to Do in Darwin Australia on a Cruise Port Visit

Read moreWhat to Do in Darwin Australia on a Cruise Port Visit
Swimming pool on the Radiance of the Seas

Radiance of the Seas Review: Our Initial Impressions of Royal Caribbean

Read moreRadiance of the Seas Review: Our Initial Impressions of Royal Caribbean
The shrine of rememberance is one of many memorials in ANZAC squ

Brisbane as a Cruise Port: Sailing with Royal Caribbean

Read moreBrisbane as a Cruise Port: Sailing with Royal Caribbean
Vancouver itinerary

Vancouver Itinerary: Maximize a Few Days in this Exquisite Canadian City

Read moreVancouver Itinerary: Maximize a Few Days in this Exquisite Canadian City
The Island Princess cruise ship - tips for cruising

Reflections of an 18-Night Princess Cruise – Is It for You?

Read moreReflections of an 18-Night Princess Cruise – Is It for You?
Antipasto started our dinner at one of the specialty restaurants on the Island Princess

How I Easily Avoid Cruise Weight Gain While Enjoying Eating Onboard

Read moreHow I Easily Avoid Cruise Weight Gain While Enjoying Eating Onboard
El Arco - The Arch seen from the water with other boats between us, one of the unique things to do in Cabo San Lucas Mexico

Unique Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas Mexico – Cruise Port Ideas

Read moreUnique Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas Mexico – Cruise Port Ideas
The main commercial fishing area in Puntarenas Costa Rica

Visiting the Cruise Port of Puntarenas Costa Rica

Read moreVisiting the Cruise Port of Puntarenas Costa Rica
Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal

Photo Tour: Crossing the Panama Canal on the Island Princess

Read morePhoto Tour: Crossing the Panama Canal on the Island Princess
La Popa is an active monestary in Cartagena Colombia

Things to Do in Cartagena Colombia – Maximize One Day in Cartagena

Read moreThings to Do in Cartagena Colombia – Maximize One Day in Cartagena
Toucan at the Port of Cartagena Columbia

Cartagena Port Oasis: See the Wildlife When You Cruise to Colombia

Read moreCartagena Port Oasis: See the Wildlife When You Cruise to Colombia
Aruba itinerary options for cruise ship passengers.

Aruba Cruise Port – An Aruba Itinerary for One Day in Caribbean Paradise

Read moreAruba Cruise Port – An Aruba Itinerary for One Day in Caribbean Paradise
One of the pools on the Island Princess cruise ship

Initial Impressions of the Island Princess Cruise Ship

Read moreInitial Impressions of the Island Princess Cruise Ship
Pool on the MS Oosterdam

Oosterdam: A Photo Tour of This 5-Star Holland America Ship

Read moreOosterdam: A Photo Tour of This 5-Star Holland America Ship
View overlooking the beach in Yelapa, Mexico

Yelapa: Hidden Paradise near Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Read moreYelapa: Hidden Paradise near Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Hubbard Glacier in Alaska

What to Expect from the Hubbard or Sawyer Glacier on an Alaska Cruise

Read moreWhat to Expect from the Hubbard or Sawyer Glacier on an Alaska Cruise

Icy Strait Point: Will You See Whales or Bears at this Alaska Cruise Port?

Read moreIcy Strait Point: Will You See Whales or Bears at this Alaska Cruise Port?
Norwegian Spirit docked at the port of Venice

Cruising the Mediterranean on the Norwegian Spirit

Read moreCruising the Mediterranean on the Norwegian Spirit

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