Guess who's back?? Back again?? Alex Coleman's back. Tell a friend. That's right, pals, I am back with my annual rundown of what the heck happened in the year just past, which let's face it, I do more for my own benefit than for anyone else. Since 2020 when I began this annual update, things… Continue reading 2023 • Here, There and Everywhere
Willemstad is a wonderful place, pals. This gem of a city is charming, artistic, colourful, and quite frankly captivating, with some of the prettiest neighbourhoods I've yet to wander through in the Caribbean islands; the first day that I docked here I was instantly enamoured with its historic streets and friendly atmosphere. There are so… Continue reading The Best Things to do in Willemstad • Exploring the capital of Curaçao
Muscat cruise port is one seriously pretty place to dock, with craggy mountains surrounding the white buildings of the city, turquoise and green minarets and domed mosques, all combining to make a breathtaking view. There's plenty to do within walking distance, there are some brilliant excursions into the city and the surrounding desert, and a… Continue reading Muscat Cruise Port • Docking in Oman’s Capital
Is one day in Hoi An enough? I only had a day to explore this beautiful ancient city, and in all honesty I could have happily spent at least two more there! But when time is of the essence, here's my suggested, and very much tried-and-tested itinerary for spending one day in Hoi An. *This… Continue reading One Day in Hoi An • An itinerary for exploring the ‘Lantern City’
Dominica cruise port, in the little capital city of Roseau, is one of my favourite ports in the Caribbean. The city is compact but beautiful, the people are super friendly, and whether you stick to the city limits or head out to explore the incredible nature of this island, there is so much to see… Continue reading Dominica Cruise Port • Exploring Roseau, Dominica
The first time I saw Muscat Port, it wasn't the most exciting-looking of places. Grey clouds poured torrential rain onto the city, framed with dark craggy hills, and at first glance the only splashes of colour were the dark green splodges of palm trees soaking up the rainwater. But that rain was highly uncharacteristic of… Continue reading Muscat Port Sail Away • Photos from the Gulf of Oman
The last thing that I expected to see when we sailed into Oman, was rain. It tumbled down from grey clouds that looked as if they were there to stick around. With only one day in Muscat, we decided to head out anyway, for a decidedly damper day than I'd been preparing for. *This site… Continue reading It’s Raining in Oman • One Day in Muscat
Fort de France, Martinique. A city which is vibrant, full of character, and more than a a little bit French. Having visited many times over the years while working on Caribbean cruises, here's my guide to exploring Fort de France, Martinique's capital city and cruise port. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn… Continue reading Fort de France, Martinique • Colourful chaos in the French West Indies
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)
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's plenty of adventures to be had in this quiet pocket of the Caribbean. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may recieve a small… Continue reading Bonaire Cruise Port • The Best Things to Do in Kralendijk
