There is so much to do in this beautiful city- in fact I'd argue that there's more to see and do in Split than in the more well-known city of Dubrovnik. Here are the best places to visit in Split, Croatia. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission, at no… Continue reading The Best Places to Visit in Split, Croatia
Cruise ship crew life, can be really weird, there's no denying it. On this particular occasion I got stranded in Hamburg (not allowed to board the ship due to illness), had some awkward issues with US immigration, and witnessed a bizarre bust-up in a hotel- before I was able to board the ship in Montego… Continue reading Cruise Ship Crew Life: Journey to Jamaica
I'm going to be deadly seriously honest here, pals, and say right away that whenever I've been living on a ship that docks at Ijmuiden, this tiny town in the Netherlands has not been everybody's cup of tea. So you can call me crazy, but I for one, love Ijmuiden port. And this is for… Continue reading A Guide to Ijmuiden Port and Strand Ijmuiden- the Blusteriest Beach in all The Netherlands)
Casco Viejo, Panama City. If you're craving colourful streets and Latin American vibes, this is your spot. Here's all the photo inspiration you need, plus a few tales and tips about this historic gem. Panama's capital city, the imaginatively named Panama City, is located on the country's Pacific coast, right at the entrance to The… Continue reading Exploring Casco Viejo, Panama City
Budapest in summer is a glorious thing! The first time I went to Budapest was around Christmas. The ground was frozen solid and the majority of the city was shrouded in icy mist. It was in fact so freezing cold, and I was so terrified of slipping on the sheets of ice covering the pavements,… Continue reading Budapest in Summer – Photographs, tales and tips from a summer stay in Budapest
Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic, is basically PARADISE. The surrounding water is crystal clear and filled with tropical fish, and the island itself is filled with palm trees and white sand. The island is also home to a private beach owned by Costa Cruises, which is how we were lucky enough to be spending… Continue reading A Day on Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic
The Costa Rica cruise port of Puerto Limón is atmospherically a strange kind of place. We visited Limón once every two weeks as part of our Caribbean cruise itinerary, and though my first impression was odd, I grew to appreciate the city. The first time our ship docked in Puerto Limón, the sky was grey… Continue reading The Costa Rica Cruise Port of Puerto Limón
The tiny island of Îlet du Gosier is one of the most magical places in the Caribbean, reachable from the Plage de la Datcha either by ferry or kayak. (Or you could even swim if you're strong enough.) Here's how to spend a day on this glorious piece of paradise. *This site uses affiliate links,… Continue reading Îlet du Gosier, Guadeloupe • A French Caribbean island paradise
The tiny village of Åndalsnes is the starting point for some of the best hikes in Norway. And although the time constraints of working on a ship meant that I didn't even make it all the way to the top, I'm still gonna write all about my experience of attempting to hike to Rampestreken. Plus,… Continue reading Best Hikes in Norway – Åndalsnes, the Mountaineering Capital
Summer in Iceland is a curious but beautiful thing. Even though it was the middle of June when our ship docked in the tiny town of Ísafjördur in the Westfjords, it was full on freezing. Was I wearing enough layers of clothing? It's a hard 'no' to that one my friends, despite the fact that… Continue reading Summer in Iceland: One Day in Ísafjördur and Flateyri
