If you're up for an adventure in Mauritius- especially a family-friendly adventure- La Vallée des Couleurs adventure park has it all. From the tamest of safari rides and and tranquil waterfalls, to zip-lining, quad biking and balancing your way across the narrowest wibbly-wobbliest of bridges (a Nepalese Bridge, if you want to get technical about… Continue reading La Vallée des Couleurs, Mauritius • (Indiana Jones eat your heart out)
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Bonaire Cruise Port • The Best Things to Do in Kralendijk
Discover the very best things to do in Kralendijk, the colourful and super-pretty home of Bonaire Cruise Port. From flamingos and donkeys, to the underwater world of the coral reefs, there are plenty of adventures to be had in this quiet pocket of the Caribbean. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may recieve a… Continue reading Bonaire Cruise Port • The Best Things to Do in Kralendijk
Snorkeling in Bonaire • The best snorkeling destination in the Caribbean
Snorkeling in Bonaire is an incredible experience; in fact, for me this island is the best spot in the entire Caribbean for underwater adventures. The warm waters surrounding this tiny Dutch island are filled with coral reefs, and the people of Bonaire take the job of protecting these reefs very seriously. Respecting and caring for… Continue reading Snorkeling in Bonaire • The best snorkeling destination in the Caribbean
The Best Antigua Beaches Near the Cruise Port
They say that Antigua has a grand total of 365 beaches- one for every day of the year. A bold claim to make for an island so small, but it's a claim that I'll say is actually quite believable. If you're docking here on a cruise, you'll arrive in the vibrant little city of St… Continue reading The Best Antigua Beaches Near the Cruise Port
Pigeon Island, St Lucia • Small adventures in the Caribbean
A desire for an achievable Caribbean adventure that involved more than just lazing around on a beach, led to a rickety bus journey and a ramble through resorts to the beautiful Pigeon Island St Lucia. * This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission at no cost to the reader. No… Continue reading Pigeon Island, St Lucia • Small adventures in the Caribbean
How to get from Da Nang to Hoi An
An in-depth guide to travelling from Da Nang to Hoi An, covering all budgets and options. Since 2020, public transport between the two cities has stopped, however getting from A to B is more straightforward than you might think. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to… Continue reading How to get from Da Nang to Hoi An
Is Da Nang worth visiting? • Why you absolutely should visit this underrated city
Is Da Nang worth visiting? It may be one of the lesser-known of Vietnam's many tourist destinations, but this gleaming cosmopolitan beach city is a must-visit to experience life in Vietnam outside of the tourist hubs. Three days in Da Nang would be the ideal amount of time to explore, although in my own whistle-stop… Continue reading Is Da Nang worth visiting? • Why you absolutely should visit this underrated city
St Lucia Cruise Port • A crew member’s guide to docking in Castries
St Lucia has had a reputation as a luxury destination for years and years. This beautiful tropical island is filled with five star resorts set in photogenic mountain-backdropped scenes, framed with palm trees, white sand, and pops of hibiscus flowers. (But you might not know it when you step off a cruise ship in St… Continue reading St Lucia Cruise Port • A crew member’s guide to docking in Castries
A Walk in Bridgetown, Barbados
A walk in Bridgetown is always a sweaty experience, even in the rain. (And let me tell you now, it does indeed rain in the Caribbean, in fact it rains much more than you might think.) To get from the cruise port to Carlisle Bay on foot only takes about forty minutes, but in the… Continue reading A Walk in Bridgetown, Barbados
Barbados Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide to Bridgetown Barbados
One of the main ports of call for many Caribbean cruise itineraries, Barbados cruise port in the beautiful UNESCO city of Bridgetown is an absolute stunner. As a crew member who has spent a whole lot of time here, I got to know this city a little better than your average cruise passenger. This is… Continue reading Barbados Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide to Bridgetown Barbados