I've been working on ships for a while now, and as a result there are a fair few Spanish ports which I know like the back of my own hand. Mahón, Menorca, is not one of them. In fact, I've only been able to explore this pretty little city once, for approximately three hours. October… Continue reading October in Menorca • One Day in Mahón
Cádiz Cathedral is an impressive kind of a structure, I'll give it that. Its yellow-domed towers and light stone exterior seem to glow even on a rainy day, and its famous bell tower offers stunning views- of the white rooftops of the city, and in the opposite direction, the wild Atlantic Ocean. *This site uses… Continue reading Cádiz Cathedral • Photos from the Cathedral of the Americas
You'd be forgiven for thinking that the charming little city of Cádiz is on an island. In actual fact although it's almost completely surrounded by water, Cádiz sits on a peninsula jutting out like an arm into the Atlantic Ocean. Characterised by narrow streets, leafy squares filled with locals, and a slightly slower pace of… Continue reading Cádiz Cruise Port • A crew member’s guide to discovering Cádiz in one day
The island of Ibiza has a reputation as a hotspot for ravers and boho-glam hippies, but the only times that I've ever visited this stunning Balearic isle are under the far more docile circumstances of docking at Ibiza cruise port. So, pals: whilst I might not be an expert on partying at Pacha, I definitely… Continue reading Docking in Ibiza Cruise Port • How to spend a day in Eivissa
Lanzarote is worlds apart from any other of the Canary Islands; in fact a lot of this little island looks more like you'd expect the surface of another planet to appear. (Mars, perhaps, thanks to the fiery red dust and the hot lava that lies beneath.) The surreal landscape feels eerie to some, but if… Continue reading How to Visit Timanfaya National Park • On the volcano trail in Lanzarote
I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry, although instinct told me to do both at the same time. Night had fallen, and we were standing at a bus stop in a village in Thailand; a bus stop where it was almost certain that no buses would be arriving until the next morning. There were… Continue reading When is a Floating Market Not a Floating Market • Bangkok to Amphawa
The journey from Zermatt to Chur on the Glacier Express was as magical as the name suggests, through thick snow-covered mountains and with panoramic views galore. And contrary to what you might think, you don't need to splash all your cash to ride this scenic railway. (Although it certainly is possible; this is Switzerland after… Continue reading Zermatt to Chur on the Glacier Express • Winter in the Alps
One day in Zermatt, followed by one of the most stunning train journeys in Europe, was a great way to reintroduce myself to winter. And I'm here to tell you, pals, that it is definitely possible to visit Zermatt if you're not a skier. I was there for the views and the vibes, and this… Continue reading One Day in Zermatt • Vibes and Views for the Non-Skiers of the Alps
"Wooooow!" Andrii declared for the twelfth time in the last ten minutes. It had become a strong catchphrase for him on these road trips of ours, and I didn't blame him one bit. The thing about working on a cruise ship is that while you can almost achieve 'local' status in the immediate vicinity of… Continue reading In Search of Mount Teide • A Road Trip from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Sleepy St Vincent cruise port is definitely one of the quieter of the Caribbean's many ports, and yet the islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines definitely pack a punch. Whether you're after a casual beach day, an action-packed adventure, or want to discover more of the culture of St Vincent and its old pirate-welcoming… Continue reading St Vincent Cruise Port • A crew member’s guide to Kingstown
