Weird Activities and Awkward Encounters at home and abroad
So, you and the family have decided that you want to take a cruise for your next vacation! It’s a perfect vacation when traveling with a family, as there is likely something on board to interest everyone. As much as we would love to spend what we want, most households work on a budget. Whether…
Back in April I was all packed up and ready to be one of the first passengers aboard the Fathom Adonia as she sailed into the Dominican Republic for a week of “impact travel”, whatever that meant. Of course, that voyage was not meant to be and lead to a great adventure in Colombia. Fast…
This is the second time I’ve been to St. Martin/St. Maarten and both times have been on cruises, so unfortunately I’ve never had more than a day there. St. Martin (I’m going to use this spelling most because the Dutch language confuses me) is an island owned by two different nations, half Dutch and half…
I just returned from my first trip on the Disney Fantasy. It’s the first of many I hope. I’ve been on the smaller ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, and I was already smitten. So naturally I was very excited about a bigger, fanicer, newer ship! Disney has outdone itself again. I worked…
As if going on a Carnival Cruise weren’t bad enough, apparently “that time some thing horrifying happened to me far away” is becoming a series. (see, that time I was kidnapped in Arusha). I’ve previously written about Nassau and taken a “come on guys, it’s not so bad” stance. I still maintain that it’s not…
Ok, I get it now. Lots of avid travelers I’ve talked to have been distinctly anti-cruise. I assumed it was mostly because it’s not the most authentic cultural experience. I’ve been on mostly Disney cruises (and one kinda gross, but not un-enjoyable Royal Caribbean cruise), so up until now I didn’t get it. That’s why…
Cruises out of Florida are incredibly convenient if you live here. Really, it’s the cheapest way to travel. Where else do you get transportation, lodging, and food (lots and lots of food!) for around $100 a night (sometimes less)? So naturally, those of us that live near a port cruise as often as possible and…
In just over a week I’ll be leaving on my annual Disney Cruise! I’m very much looking forward to it and thought this would be a great time to revisit last year’s cruise with some tips and tricks to help make the most of your time at sea. One of the big perks of being…
