Sicily was everything I wanted it to be and more, even with only a very short time docked in each port. One day I'll be back to explore the island properly, sans-ship, but until then here's my complete crew members guide to docking at Siracusa cruise port. (And in case you're curious, yep- Syracuse, New… Continue reading Siracusa Cruise Port • Sicilian splendour by the sea
A surprise overnight stay in Barcelona gave me the time to finally explore outside of the city limits, and a day trip from Barcelona to Sitges was the perfect way to make the most of my surprise freedom. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to the… Continue reading Barcelona to Sitges • A Breath of Fresh Air by the Sea
With only one day in Helsinki and no real plan of action, I decided to head out from the cruise port on foot, towards the city centre and back out again in a swooping spirograph circle. What I discovered was the most tranquil capital city I've ever come across: with gulls hovering over the water,… Continue reading One Day in Helsinki • A Finnish Photo Diary
One of the things I love the most about exploring new places, is getting to try the as much of the local food as possible. If you've landed here because you're wondering what to eat in Copenhagen- chances are that you share this outlook on life. Food glorious food- am I right!? And whether you're… Continue reading What to Eat in Copenhagen • (And where to eat it)
Copenhagen's Amalienborg Palace is home to both the Danish royal family, and a chorus of soldiers in blue uniforms and bearskin hats. In fact, it looks as if it's straight out of a storybook. Copenhagen does have a fairytale kind of a quality to it; Hans Christian Anderson lived here, and the Little Mermaid statue… Continue reading Amalienborg Palace and the Changing of the Guard • In Pictures
Copenhagen is a dreamy city, filled with green spaces galore, hygge coziness for the damper days, and a motley collection of Scandi-cool Danish hipsters. Having revisited countless times and through just about every one of the seasons, I can vouch for the fact that there's no shortage of things to do in Copenhagen. This site… Continue reading The Best Things to Do in Copenhagen • Hygge Happiness in the City
Believe it or not, there are very few cruise ports around the world where you can just roll off the ship and walk directly to the beach in mere minutes. (Trust me pals, I've been sailing for a while.) Fuerteventura cruise port is one of the few, and combined with its year-round lovely temperatures, this… Continue reading Fuerteventura Cruise Port • Discovering Puerto Del Rosario
It's funny when you go on a world cruise and your first stop is England, isn't it? Well. If you're originally from England, that is. Suffice to say, that my one day in Weymouth wasn't quite the tourist extravaganza you might expect. (Especially not in the dead of winter.) And yet- I did love every… Continue reading One Day in Weymouth • Fish ‘n’ Chips ‘n’ Percy Pigs
Gran Canaria cruise port is a stop on just about every Canary Islands cruise itinerary, partly because the port is so bloomin' large, and partly because of its direct flight connections to mainland Europe. There's also no shortage of things to do within the immediate vicinity of the harbour, so whether you're after a beach… Continue reading Gran Canaria Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide
A charcoal-coloured sandy beach, rows of houses with carved wooden balconies, and a curious obsession with a dwarf in a tricorn hat make Santa Cruz de la Palma cruise port an intriguing stop in Spain’s Canary Islands. This city (which is more like a town) is a true hidden gem. *This site uses affiliate links,… Continue reading Santa Cruz de La Palma Cruise Port • The Real Isla Bonita
