The Blog
Field notes from 102 countries.
Cruise journals, land-tour itineraries and honest airline reviews – written from Puerto Vallarta, dispatched from everywhere.
-
12 First Solo Cruise Tips That Actually Help
These first solo cruise tips cover cabins, dining, shore days, safety, and meeting people so you…
-
Your First Antarctica Cruise: What to Expect
Planning an Antarctica cruise first time? Get candid advice on cabins, Drake Passage, shore landings, packing,…
-
Solo Travel Safety Checklist for Smart Trips
Use this solo travel safety checklist to prepare smarter, move with confidence, and stay connected from…
-
How to Travel Internationally From Mexico
Learn how to travel internationally from Mexico with practical advice on flights, documents, Mexico City connections,…
-
Baltic Cruise Guide: 3 Sailings Compared & Best Ports
Ten years, three ships, one obsession. I’ve now sailed the Baltic three times, and each trip…
-
Finnair Business Class Review: The A330 Lounger Seat, Pros & Cons
When I have almost given up on finding a perfect business class seat, along comes Finnair…
-
Best Business Class Airlines: 12+ Cabins Ranked by a Frequent Flyer
I have flown over 10 different Business Class cabins on 6 continents, and I feel like…
-
Storms at Sea: A Lifetime of Weather Encounters on Board
Some sailors go a whole career without a real scare. I haven’t been that lucky —…
-
Iceland, Norway, & Scotland. My Latest Cruise Experience on NCL Star
Iceland, Norway & Scotland: A Return to the North There’s something about Iceland that keeps pulling…
-
After 44 cruises, 100 countries…..now what?
Reflecting on the past few years means reckoning with a life spent in perpetual motion. It…
Stay in the Loop
Cruise journals, land-tour itineraries and honest airline reviews – written from Puerto Vallarta, dispatched from everywhere.