International
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Mediterranean Cruise Series Episode 2 Greece & Turkey
Bon Voyage! Thanks for traveling with me! Welcome to Episode 2 of the Mediterranean Cruise Series. Our first two days on board ship were “At Sea.” We had to get from Venice, on the northernmost part of Adriatic Sea, to Athens in the Aegean Sea. We had plenty to do. We were not bored. We spent plenty of time on the pool deck, and staff were great at helping find deck chairs. We played a few games in the casino, and visited the Galaxy Lounge, and of course we ate. A lot. The food was great. We always ate breakfast at Ruffies -no really it was Ruffles. My daughter misread…
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Mediterranean Cruise Series Episode 1 Venice
Six Countries. Two Continents. Two Weeks. Welcome back! Is it even possible to visit 6 countries and 2 continents in just 14 days? The answer is yes, if you plan/choose a Mediterranean Cruise carefully! This will be the first in a series of posts exploring ports of call for the Mediterranean Cruise my daughter and I took when she graduated high school. After doing A LOT of research (which by the way, really is the key to an enjoyable trip), I decided to book a 12 night Mediterranean Cruise offered by Norwegian Cruise Line. I was a little nervous and a lot excited! Nervous because this would be our first…
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The Dreamy Dingle Peninsula
My favorite place on Earth! Where is your favorite place in the world? I thought for a while about which destination to highlight first, and then I decided I might as well start with my favorite. Out of everywhere I have been, the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland, is my favorite place in the world! It is jaw dropping gorgeous, peaceful, and full of unique history. This is the Ireland you picture in your mind – the 1000 shades of green sectioned off by old rock walls with sheep roaming the hills, the pastures, and the roads. If you want to experience rural Ireland, this is the place to do it!…