Europe, Spain

What to do in Ferrol, Spain- A guide to Galicia’s port city

After ideas for what to do in Ferrol, Spain? This Galician city has a strong nautical heritage and an identity which is worlds apart from Spain's southern coastline; read on for the best things to do in Ferrol.  *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to the… Continue reading What to do in Ferrol, Spain- A guide to Galicia’s port city

Norwegian fjords cruise
Europe, Norway

Norwegian Fjords Cruise • A guide to the cruise ports of Norway

Norway is an absolutely stunning country. After spending several months working on a ship with a Norwegian fjords cruise itinerary, I got to know several of the country's cities, towns and villages in a way that your average cruise passenger never will. From clapboard fishermen's houses to industrial warehouse-filled towns, from snow capped mountains and… Continue reading Norwegian Fjords Cruise • A guide to the cruise ports of Norway

docking on Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic
Caribbean, Dominican Republic

A Day on Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic

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

Central America, Costa Rica

The Costa Rica Cruise Port of Puerto Limón

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

Summer in Iceland at Holt Beach
Europe, Iceland

Summer in Iceland: One Day in Ísafjördur and Flateyri

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

cruise to North Cape, Norway
Europe, Norway

Midnight Sun in Norway: Expectation vs Reality on a Midnight Trip to Nordkapp

I had images in my mind of a glorious Arctic midnight sun in Norway, sky paused at a beautiful 'sunset' for hours on end. With our trip from Honningsvag to Nordkapp however, this wasn't to be.. But what on Earth is Nordkapp, I hear you ask!? Nordkapp- or North Cape- is known as the Northenmost… Continue reading Midnight Sun in Norway: Expectation vs Reality on a Midnight Trip to Nordkapp