Surely one of the most wonderful of things on the internet is being able to see what is going on in the big wide world. It's probably a tendency of all humans to gaze at our navels and never really push the boat out to find something different. That's why we love discovering…
For some, a Disney Boat Cruise sounds as close as it gets to hell on earth. However, if trapping yourself in the middle of the ocean with screaming children and struggling actors in costume sounds like a good time, please keep reading. For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line is heading Down Under to offer a ‘magical vacation’…
A butterbrot is a lecker and versatile sandwich in Germany. The Germans have devised dozens of ways of preparing this staple. Rye bread, perhaps served with cheese, sweet toppings or a slice of sausage. Sometimes, for breakfast it tends to be sweet and can be marmalade, jam, honey, chocolate spread, hazelnut spread, or the less common peanut butter. In any instance,…
Why we love airbusMostly, it's because the headquarters are in Toulouse, which is a gorgeous historic city in France. And, of course, France also means impeccable food. It’s known as La Ville Rose (‘The Pink City’) due to the terra-cotta bricks used in many of its buildings. Its 17th-century Canal du Midi links…
Turkey stands at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, and has so for millenia. Its importance cannot be understated, especially when you consider all that it has brought to the world.
If you've been, you'll know that one of the most unforgettable experiences there is the Bosphorus. Huge, bustling, vibrant and stunning, it has also had…
“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” – Anne Lamott
“We live on an island surrounded by a sea of ignorance. As our island of knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignorance.” – John Archibald Wheeler
“How I wish that somewhere there existed an…
What lovely animals, the dolphins. Gentle, smart, quick, adaptive and friendly. They seem to have a genuine love of humans. You just want to kiss them. Well, here's the next best thing.
Get up close to dolphins on this fantastic 9-hour snorkel trip from Hurghada, Egypt. Enjoy a boat cruise to areas in the open sea…
Why u? This is not your father's cruise ship. Designed as the first river cruise catering to a more trendy audience, U River Cruises features more experiential itineraries that allow passengers to connect with the cities the boats visit and the people who live there. The ships themselves look nothing like what you might expect: …
There are so many swanky restaurants and cafes around the world, serving such things as sea foam and Peruvian gravel. We are very fortunate to have such choices.
But, sometimes, we want something simple, something free (so to speak.) No frills, just honest food. And what can be simpler than McDonalds. With over 36,000 locations, you're…
Like all of us, eventually we need to retire. And so do ships (and planes.)
We have all likely been on at least one cruise, and you'll comprehend the scope and size of those behemoths of the seas. But, have you given any thought when it's time for the ship to be put to pasture?
It's a…
Please don't take it personally. You might actually like it, if you give it a chance: blue skies, fresh air. What more could you ask for? In fact, Jill Koch and her husband Jim go to Hell and back. By jet boat. They deliver the mail. Read more here, courtesy of AtlasObscura.com
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Europeans generally like being with each other, visiting each other's countries, and sharing all that it means to be European.
But, as you know, it wasn't always like this. There were headlong battles over land, domains and royalty. These conflicts left scars.
But it isn't what you may think. In fact, there is a day in August…
The United States of America has its fingers in so many pies in the world. And there are still remnants of the country's founding that give us a glimmer what it must have been like those hundreds of years ago, as the country was taking shape. One of those remnants that often is undersung is…
Flight delayed? Visited every store on the concourse - three times? No signal on your phone? Stuck in a specific terminal? Eaten and drank to the point of explosion? Or just perennially curious? Well, here are a few questions that may keep you occupied. How come flight attendants have to pick up the cups they…
Some choose to follow their own path. When you're a retired businessman, what do you do to keep busy? Fish? Paint? Travel? Build a house consisting of six dome-shaped modules on stilts in Florida, and then never move in? The Cape Romano Dome House - now abandoned - is a house consisting of six dome-shaped…
.... virtually, that is. If you're not aware, Viking was founded in 1997 and has grown to be the world’s leading river cruise line, and with the launch of its ocean fleet, it has also become the leader in small ship ocean cruising. Viking TV they explore the world from the comfort of home. They…
Ein Hausboot ist gut = A houseboat is good As arctic temperature froze rivers and lakes in northern Germany, workers at houseboat charter companies were already gearing up for what they expect to be a busy summer season. "I think that big trips abroad and flying will still not be the dominant type of vacation…
This a little-known, but fascinating place in Greece. The city of Pavlopetri (Greek: Παυλοπέτρι), underwater off the coast of southern Laconia in Peloponnese, Greece, is about 5,000 years old, making it one of the oldest submerged lost cities, as well as the oldest in the Mediterranean sea. Pavlopetri is unique in having an almost complete…
Who better to ask about travel ideas than travel professionals?
Our partner, Viator, asked its staff on where they would like to travel next. There were lots of ideas, but Samoa struck us as a top idea. Here's what they said:
Sāmoa "I’ve been dreaming of going to the Cook Islands since moving to New Zealand two…
A floating church has moored in East London. The work of locally-based architecture studio Denizen Works, this innovative project brings together architecture and boat building, religious, community spaces and practice, and contemporary design. The project was spearheaded by the Diocese of London for the St Columba East London community, and has been created in close…