This beautiful coastal town has become a victim of its success. Oil exploration in the North Sea since the 1970s has drastically impacted this town creating runaway development and an inflated cost of living. Still Stavanger’s Old Town is beautiful and boasts some of the best-preserved wooden historic buildings in Norway, with some dating backContinue reading “Port of Call Stavanger, Norway”
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Cruise Tours Or Do It Yourself?
Weighing Port Shore Excursions Against Going It Alone A lot of people prefer the convenience of a ship sponsored tour, and there’s a lot to be said about what you get using professional guides and dedicated transportation. If you’re not a “guided tour” enthusiast we completely understand. First and foremost you can save a fairContinue reading “Cruise Tours Or Do It Yourself?”
Cruise Port of Roatan, Honduras
Roatan, Honduras – The Other Caribbean Most everyone is familiar with at least a few Caribbean islands like Sint Maarten, the Virgin Islands, Jamaica and Grand Cayman but there are a number of lesser known tropical islands that share that same Caribbean Sea. Roatan is the largest of the Honduran Bay Islands in the CaribbeanContinue reading “Cruise Port of Roatan, Honduras”
Port Of Call Rhodes Greece
The Island of Rhodes Greece – Crossroads of the Eastern Mediterranean Rhodes (Greek: Ρόδος, romanized: Ródos [ˈroðos]) is the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece and is also the island group’s capital. The island was the site of the Colossus of Rhodes, a statue of the Greek sun-god Helios, erected by Chares of LindosContinue reading “Port Of Call Rhodes Greece”
Cruising And Cellular Telephone Service
While on a cruise most people would like to be able to stay in touch with family and friends back home by telephone or texting. But before you take that cruise it is really important to check with you cellular phone service concerning cruise ship roaming costs. Being forewarned can save you a small fortune.Continue reading “Cruising And Cellular Telephone Service”
The Port of Call Đà Nẵng
Đà Nẵng & Hoi An, Vietnam Downtown Đà Nẵng is a modern cosmopolitan city, with an impressive skyline, major shopping options, parks, walking malls, and a beautiful beach. The Han River runs through the center of the city, and is crossed by four bridges. The bridges offer an incredible light display of rainbow colors atContinue reading “The Port of Call Đà Nẵng”
The Intentional Travelers 