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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
My wife, Karen, and I visited the USS Midway Museum during our Pacific Coastal cruise in San Diego. I had previously explored battleships like the USS Iowa in Los Angeles, …
If you have a stopover in Singapore, arriving late or leaving early, Changi International Airport has a number of transit hotels. With a midnight arrival in Singapore, we chose to …
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 …
A trip to Singapore in Southeast Asia is an experience like no other. From the minute you arrive in the city, its cleanliness, modernization, and beauty will captivate you. If …
Located just south of Tokyo, the Yokohama cruise port is Japan’s premier gateway for cruises around Japan and other Asian destinations. The Osanbashi Pier, a significant part of Yokohama’s history, …
Some ships dock in Shimizu port when taking a cruise to or from Japan. If the conditions are right, this destination offers the best views of Mt Fuji. Shimizu city …