The final two stops of our cruise were in Norway….Bergen and Geiranger. Geiranger is a small tourist village in the western part of Norway. It lies in Stranda at the head of the Geirgangerfjorden. Home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, the Geirangerfjord area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site sineContinueContinue reading “Bergen and Geiranger Norway”
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Exploring Lerwick: A Journey Through Shetland’s History
Lerwick is Shetland’s only town, with a population of about 7,500 – although about half of the islands’ 22,000 people live within 10 miles of the burgh. This post may contain affiliate links which means if you click and buy that I may make a commission, at no cost to you. Please see my disclosure policy forContinueContinue reading “Exploring Lerwick: A Journey Through Shetland’s History”
Reykjavik, Iceland: Day Two
Today we decided to explore Reykjavik on foot. We took the bus from the ship, since we wanted to save our feet for the town! The tourist information center at Aðalstræti 2 is a good starting point. Aðalstræti is the oldest street in Reykjavík, and the point from which all street numbers begin: the higher the number, the farther fromContinueContinue reading “Reykjavik, Iceland: Day Two”
Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland…a whole country to explore and only two days. Day 1…. We rented a car and set out to explore for as long as we could. We wanted to make it to the famous waterfall Gullfoss, but got sidetracked at Þingvellir National Park. So glad we did! Little did we know, Þingvellir is a site of historical,ContinueContinue reading “Reykjavik, Iceland”
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
After a lovely, relaxing day at sea, we arrived in Torshavn, Faroe Island. Disembarkation was scheduled for 10am, but due to bad weather, we were delayed for a short time. Once we received the all clear, we boarded a tender and made the short trip to the island. The Faroe Islands is an archipelago and autonomous country within the Kingdom ofContinueContinue reading “Torshavn, Faroe Islands”
Exploring Ketchikan: Top Activities for Your Alaska Trip
Ketchikan is known as the rainfall capital of the United States, so be prepared. That being said….in the 10+ visits we’ve been there….we’ve only had rain ONCE! We’ve gotten far more rain in Juneau and Skagway…lol! Ketchikan offers a variety of activities, from experiencing Alaskan Native culture to exploring the stunning natural landscape. Some popular optionsContinueContinue reading “Exploring Ketchikan: Top Activities for Your Alaska Trip”
Packing for Alaska…What To Bring
Alaska cruise season is quickly approaching. Many people are wondering “WHAT DO I PACK!”. After cruising to Alaska for over 10 years, I think I may have figured this out. This post contains affiliate links, if you click and buy a product, I may make a commission, at no cost to you. Please see my disclosure policy for details. First offContinueContinue reading “Packing for Alaska…What To Bring”
Best things to do in Tallinn, Estonia
A few years ago, we took a Baltic cruise on the Celebrity Eclipse. One of our ports was Tallin, Estonia. Tallinn is a fascinating city. The old town is on a hill and is an easy walk from the cruise terminal. Most cruise lines offer busses for a fee, if you prefer to saveContinueContinue reading “Best things to do in Tallinn, Estonia”