The Nazca Lines of Peru: Shore Excursion
In December 2023, we took a South American cruise on the Sapphire Princess. When we found out that our port stop in San Martin was close to the enigmatic Nazca Lines, we knew we had to check them out!
Shore Excursion in Manta: Ceviche and More in Ecuador
In December 2023, we visited our first city south of the equator: Manta, Ecuador. Rather than join one of the expensive shore excursion offered by the cruise line, we opted to explore the city on our own. We walked around this tuna capital of the world, tried ceviche for the first time, and visited a few cultural sites.
Shore Excursion: Walking Around Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas is a small town, a peninsula that juts out into the bay on the western side of Costa Rica. Its name literally means “sandy point”, an apt description.
Has the Disney Magic cruise ship lost its magic?
We cruised on the Disney Magic in November 2023, on one of its Merrytime Christmas cruises. Find out how magical the ship remains 25 years after it was first launched.
Shore Excursion: Ensenada, Mexico on Your Own
Ensenada, Mexico is a small town on Baha California, the peninsula of land just south of the state of California, USA. It is a popular destination for cruise ships and it has a bustling tourist shopping center.
Shore Excursion: Catalina Island Golf Cart Tour
We stopped on Catalina Island during our Disney Magic cruise. We had a fantastic time exploring the island in a golf cart!
Off the Beaten Track in Central Vietnam
We took an adventurous motorcycle trip from Hoi An to the river valley near Ba Na Hills and got stuck in a surprise rainstorm!
Tam Thanh: Vietnam’s Painted Village
In 2016, the humble fishing village of Tam Thanh was transformed into a captivating canvas of colors and creativity when it was chosen to be the first painted village in Vietnam.
Living in Hoi An, Vietnam
We were lucky enough to have an entire month to spend in Vietnam. We wanted to stay in a smaller town, spend some time on a beach, and go exploring on foot. The winner? Hoi An, Vietnam!
Discovering the Ancient Cham of Vietnam: My Son Sanctuary
My Son Sanctuary is located about 25 miles outside of Hoi An. It was the capital of the Champa Kingdom, a civilization that ruled this area of central Vietnam beginning in 192 C.E. We set out to explore this incredible place with an amazing history.