The Intentional Traveler

Cruising Asia and the South China Sea-

Asia Itineraries To Explore Cruise lines are expanding their itineraries every year to attract more passengers. While in the past the vast majority of cruisers have been North Americans and Europeans that is rapidly changing. Two rapidly growing demographics are Latin Americans and Asians. By creating more exotic itineraries they not only bring back loyalContinue reading “Cruising Asia and the South China Sea-“

Hawaii – Visiting Paradise

Hawaii is a dream destination on many peoples bucket list. If this Pacific Paradise is on yours, what are you waiting for? There are eight major islands in the Hawaiian archipelago so the first decision is which ones to visit? As a great introductory visit consider a cruise. Cruising is a perfect option as youContinue reading “Hawaii – Visiting Paradise”

Port of Call Flåm, Norway

A Stop In The Resort Village of Flåm The tiny village of Flåm is actually an active cruise port and one of the most popular destinations in Norway, attracting thousands of visitors. Scandinavians from all over are drawn to its stunning scenery with steep, forested mountainsides with hundreds of waterfalls plunging into the blue fjord.Continue reading “Port of Call Flåm, Norway”

Repositioning Cruises, Another Side of Cruising

A repositioning cruise traditionally is when a cruise company needs to move ships from one seasonal location to another. Winter is cruising season in the Caribbean while Europe is a Summer market. For that reason dozens of cruise ships head out across the Atlantic every Spring and Fall. These Atlantic crossing occur twice a year andContinue reading “Repositioning Cruises, Another Side of Cruising”

What’s Causing Homelessness?

On a recent visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia we arranged a tour out to Peggy’s Cove. As we left town we drove by several downtown parks containing homeless tent encampments. When we asked our guide what was going on she had an interesting response. She said that this had sprung up only a few yearsContinue reading “What’s Causing Homelessness?”

Surfs Up At Bondi Beach, Australia

While Bondi Beach is a famous beach resort and a great surfing venue, it is also famous for the largest free sculpture exhibition in the world. A sculpture event known as Sculptures By The Sea featured each year in October-November. Bondi Beach And The Sculptures By The Sea Bondi Beach, in addition to surfing, isContinue reading “Surfs Up At Bondi Beach, Australia”