Ah, Venice. What can we say that already hasn't been said? One thing that we're sure has been said or muttered is "how can I reliably get on a Vaporetto? They're always full or late." We might have the solution for you. Our affiliate partners, Klook, have taken a good…
We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds. Aristotle Onassis
Life is like a box of sweets.
There’s more to Canada than just Toronto, Vancouver and poutine.
Why are pirates called pirates? Because they arrrrr.
The world is a rather big place, blanketed with water, glorious water. In fact, about 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered. And that H20 that courses through us also draws us in as humans as if we were hypnotized. Did you know that up to 60% of the human adult body is water?…
In 2013, a boat traveled from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, with a timelapse camera installed 30 meters high.
Many years ago, when humanity had escaped the horrors of war and were looking to the skies again, many of the captains of industry were looking for something new and exciting to thrill the potential throng of travelers that were raring to go. One of the options at the time was to promote seaplanes.…
Mother nature has provided so many mind-blowing spectacles for us humans to explore and desire. So much so that we will likely not see them all. But that doesn't stop us from trying, especially when some of them are so accessible and "special" in the true sense of the word. Portugal is (to us) a…
Most of us are willing - and sometimes champing at the bit - to be able to do things that we're not usually supposed to do. Hang-gliding through enemy airspace is one, and that's just silly. But here's one that's not. Be a captain for a day and tick off this amazing bucket-list experience. Renting…
All apologies to Ella Fitzgerald. England is surrounded by water. And, as you might imagine, there are rivers and streams that course through the country. Some are tiny and some are navigable. Even better, some are big enough to accommodate boats. And even better than that, some of these boats have beds and kitchens and…
Hoshinoya Kyoto is a beautiful Kyoto ryokan, situated away from the crowds, in an place of tranquil scenery that continues to bedazzle travelers. Arashiyama is one of the most singular of scenic locations in Kyoto. Many international tourists who visit hope to to see the seasonal scenery, and the locale is brimming with visitors year-round.…
At one time or another most of up wish for a languid, luxurious and romantic cruise. We marvel at the sheer size, scale and magnificence of cruise ships. But did you ever wonder what goes into making these ships the dream vessels that they are? Well wonder no more, as this short video tells the…
Cruises: either you're a fan, or not. We can't say that it's polarising, but it does help you plan more easily. What to do? We know, find exactly the right cruise for the right people. Get that concept sorted and you're all set. One idea to get the plan rolling…
Strange how music can - in 180 degrees - completely reorient what you're doing at the time. The good thing, we guess, is that the music is - if you're lucky - something that transports you to another place entirely than the place where you are. Of course, other music does quite the…
The world has its eyes on you! European cities intend to slap hefty fees on tourists — here’s what it’ll cost if you’re caught wearing flip flops. Enough is enough! Who do you think you are even? Popular tourist destinations in European cities are combatting mass tourism by slapping some ridiculous,…
If life leaves you with lemons, make lemonade. We humans really have the chance to make things better. A better world, a better future, better relations and better lives. All it takes is some positivity, some elbow grease and a lot of help. Oh yes, in this case, a good example…
We're quite sure that you, our erudite readers like to get around. You're not content to sit on the sofa and watch soap operas. As the toil and trouble from those TV characters goes in one ear and out the other, you're already miles ahead and plotting your next, real adventure. It's fun…
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
Whatever floats your boat, sailor.