My Travel Stories

The Magic of a Tall Ship Cruise

Imagine exploring the most beautiful parts of the world on an authentic tall ship cruise.  A memory of the distant pass?  Nights spent in a teeny cabin?  Absolutely not! 

Today, sailing enthusiasts, passionate explorers, or the curious traveler can embrace the romance of sailing the world's...Read more.

Tall Ship Royal Clipper at Anchor

A Different Kind of Caribbean

The islands of the Caribbean are a popular winter vacation destination.  Warm sun, great beaches, and a diverse, vibrant culture put this region at the top of many people's vacation list.  Unfortunately, some islands in the Caribbean are suffering from serious overtourism, leading to crowds, a degraded...Read more.

Windstar Cruises Caribbean Sunset

The Best Cruises for Wine Aficianados

Whether you are a seasoned wine aficionado, with a taste for the finest wines or newest discoveries, or simply want to learn more about the culture and traditions of winemaking while sipping a glass or two, you’re part of a growing trend of travelers who enjoy incorporating wine-related experiences...Read more.

A Vineyard along the Columbia River

Rollin' on the River with UnCruise Adventures!

UnCruise Adventures offers small ship cruises focused on adventure, wildlife, and culture.  Each year, they offer several wine tasting cruises along the Columbia River on their SS Legacy, a reproduction coastal steamer.  I enjoyed one of these cruises, sailing from Portland, Oregon along the Columbia...Read more.

An UnCruise on the Columbia River

Royal Clipper Mediterranean Cruise

When you take a small ship cruise, you have the opportunity to explore ports and regions that are too small for the mega ships. 

I had the opportunity to travel on the Star Clippers tall ship "Royal Clipper" in the Mediterranean, visiting ports in Spain and France.  With a capacity of fewer...Read more.

At Sea with Star Clippers

September in the Eastern Mediterranean

Blessed with azure seas, centuries of history, delightful cuisine, and sun, the eastern Mediterranean hits all the right notes for me.  I enjoyed a two week cruise from Italy through the Greek Isles, Turkey, and Croatia before returning to the port of Venice.

Along the way, I discovered amazing...Read more.

Greek Flag at the Acropolis in Athens

Croatian Coastal Cruise & Bosnia

Croatia is one of Europe's hidden gems. Blessed with a great climate, crystal clear waters, a burgeoning wine industry, and miles of undeveloped beaches, a visit to Croatia offers something for everyone! Croatia is also a great add-on to an Italian vacation or Mediterranean cruise.

I had the...Read more.

View from the stern of Croatian Coastal Cruise
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