Category: Adventure
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Cruising on The Love Boat
In September, Rick, myself, and five friends from the US took a cruise to the British Isles onboard The Love Boat. The TV series was filmed on a real Princess Cruise ship (Pacific Princess) which was decommissioned in 2002 and sold for scrap in 2013. Our ship, the Regal Princess, features a display case with photos of…
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Adventures in Vienna
The final stop on our visit to Central Europe was the lovely city of Vienna. Since we were there for four nights, we rented an apartment in the district of Leopoldstadt near the Donaukanal. The location is terrific with many shops, restaurants, and grocery stores within a short walk. Major attractions like the House of…
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Happy New Year to All!
I’d like to wish everyone a healthy, productive, and peaceful 2025. I will resume posting later in January. This year, keep your family and friends close to your heart. Challenge yourself to try something new. Be kind to yourself and don’t sweat the small stuff (life is too short!) Explore where you live as you…
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Colorful Cologne
Rick and I finished our trip to the Czech Republic and Germany with three nights in Cologne. The train journey from Berlin takes less than five hours and offers stunning views of the countryside along the way. We choose the CityClass Hotel am Dom due to its proximity to the train station, the Rhine River,…
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Easter in Berlin
Europe has an amazing rail system with direct routes, high-speed trains, several seating classes, and various food options. Our train from Prague to Berlin (EC 174) is operated by the Czech Rail System and has a restaurant carriage, Wi-Fi, and charging sockets. During the four and a half hour trip from Prague to Berlin, we…
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Where in the World is Karlovy Vary?
So just where in the world is Karlovy Vary? I’ll give you a few hints. It is a famous spa destination in Europe. It hosts an International Film Festival and is a popular film location. Celebrities who have visited include Daniel Craig, Morgan Freeman, Robert Redford, and Sharon Stone. It is also known as Carlsbad.…
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Picturesque Prague (Part Two)
After tasting several delicious beers at the Strahov Monastery Brewery, we headed to the impressive Prague Castle (Pražský hrad). Built in the 9th century, it is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. Occupying an area of almost 750,000 square feet (70,000 square meters), it is the largest castle in the world. It…
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Picturesque Prague (Part One)
Since Rick and I both have Czech and Bohemian roots, visiting Prague was a high priority on our “wish list” of places to see. Located on the Vltava river, it is the largest city and capital of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague is home to about 1.3 million people and receives between 6 and…
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Bustling Bordeaux
Rick and I finished 2023 with a trip to Bordeaux shortly before Christmas. As we already had tickets to see the amazing Beatles Tribute band The Analogues, we decided to stay a few extra days to visit the Christmas Market at Allées de Tourny. Our small but very well-appointed apartment was located on a pedestrian…
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Are Cruises Really Cheap?
A friend recently commented that large ship cruises are great for budget travelers as they are “so cheap”. My reply was that while bargains can be found, the price tag can be very deceiving. But what exactly do you get for the cheapest rate? Not much in all honesty. Let’s say you find an eight-night…
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Genoa by Rickshaw
It has been said that “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” and this is certainly applies to Genoa (Genóva) Italy as well. Its earliest settlements are pre-Roman (from around the 4th and 5th centuries BC) making it one the of oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Historians believe that it was founded by the…
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Reflections on Reflection
As Concierge Class passengers, we were treated to a special sail away event on the ships Helipad. It turned out to be our lucky day as Diana and I won the raffle grand prize, a certificate for two to dine at any of the specialty restaurants. We chose the French restaurant Murano and had a…
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Celebrity Reflection: A Floating City
As first-time cruisers, Rick and I really didn’t know what to expect on a Celebrity cruise. Our ship, Reflection, holds just over 3,000 passengers, and offers numerous bars and restaurants, a casino, multiple shops, a three-story theater, pools, and more. As the four of us boarded the ship, I was blown away by its size.…
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A Special Day In Marseille
After a rocky night at sea, we woke to a beautiful sunny day in Marseille, France. Founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers from Phocaea, Marseille is the oldest city in France. It is also the second largest in population after Paris. With over three hundred days of sunshine per year, 35 miles (57 kilometers)…
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Magnificent Maasai Mara
Jambo (hello) from Kenya! Whenever I travel to another country, I learn these basic words in the local language: hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and you’re welcome. English is widely spoken in Kenya as it was a British colony from 1901 to the early 1960’s with Kenya finally gaining its independence in 1963. However, Swahili…
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