“Taste Alaska” summarizes the culinary experience aboard one of Holland America’s 49th state cruises. Each day, their dining menus feature seafood choices such as chowders, fish, and shrimp, that we came to love on the Nieuw Amsterdam. While our 14-day…
Norwegian Bliss is a top choice for travelers wanting to explore Alaska, the Caribbean, and beyond. The Observation Lounge offers stunning glacier views, and the studio cabins are ideal for solo travelers avoiding single supplements. I took a solo Alaska…
The Sierra Madre in Mexico is a mountain system that includes the Occidental, Oriental, and Sierra Madre del Sur. These ranges are home to charming villages, some of which we visited from Mazatlán. We share our day trip experience so you…
The Canadian Rockies provides a great place to go chasing waterfalls. While Banff may have the most cascades, don’t discount the waterfalls in Jasper National Park. It may have fewer examples, but two of them outweigh the rest. While you…
La Paz, Mexico, offers incredible experiences for those arriving by cruise ship. While not many Mexican Riviera itineraries include this port, we selected an itinerary that stopped there. We discovered some wonderful attractions in La Paz on our port day….
Docking at the port of Osaka gives access to this city and Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe on day trips. Some ships dock overnight as we did on our Japan itinerary on the Celebrity Millennium, allowing us to explore more than…
Cruise ship Wi-Fi can be expensive, leaving many travelers seeking alternatives. Enter GigSky, an eSIM provider offering connectivity solutions for land, sea, and air travel. We recently tested the GigSky Cruise + Land eSIM plan. We’re home from vacation and…
We recently sailed on the Carnival Panorama after a seven-year hiatus from the line. Onboard, we were pleasantly surprised by the expanded specialty dining options and inclusive venues. We share our thoughts on the cuisine and onboard food choices, including…
We recently had the opportunity to experience the Carnival Panorama. It’s Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Vista-class ship, which sailed from Long Beach, California. We were impressed by this vessel’s amenities and activities and sharing our thoughts and review of Carnival…
Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, is a captivating destination just a stone’s throw away from bustling Osaka. We explored this historical gem on a 12-day Asia cruise on the Celebrity Millennium. While we enjoyed many ports and experienced fantastic…