Rising up out of the center of Athens, Greece is the Acropolis. It sits atop a rock formation that rises 490 ft above the sea with a semi-flat surface that covers an area of about 7.4 acres. Considering its size it’s a pretty small place to be recognized as the birthplace of Western democratic civilization.Continue reading “Ancient Athens and the Acropolis”
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Port of Call Grand Canary Island (Gran Canaria) Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Caneria The Canary Islands, a Spanish volcanic archipelago less than 100 miles off the coast of northwestern Africa. They are known for their black- and white-sand beaches and rugged terrain. Tenerife, the largest island and most populated of the archipelago, is dominated by the sometimes-snowy active volcano Mt. Teide. Immediately eastContinue reading “Port of Call Grand Canary Island (Gran Canaria) Spain”
Thera/Santorini And the Death Of A Civilization
You’re standing on the deck of a cruise ship near Santorini, Greece that’s anchored in the middle of a ring of islands. The near island’s sheer cliffs rise almost a six hundred feet right out of the water. You are looking at the aftermath of the largest explosive event in all of human history. OverContinue reading “Thera/Santorini And the Death Of A Civilization”
Cruise Life Fashions • Cruising 2022
Three casual cruising T-shirts that make a statement as we get back to cruising in 2022. These shirts are several of our most popular designs and are sure to attract attention onboard that next cruise… What our customers are saying Great shirt with a great quote from a great writer. John Trainer Thanks so much!!!Continue reading “Cruise Life Fashions • Cruising 2022”
Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island
Hawaiʻi [The Big Island], Hawaii – It is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain and the youngest geologically. There are five volcanoes on the Big Island that include Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Three are considered active (Mauna Loa, Hualalai, and Kilauea) and the rest are considered dormant (Mauna Kea) orContinue reading “Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island”
Celebrity’s Edge Class Ships
Celebrity introduced the first of a new class of ships in January 2018 when the Edge entered service. This 129,500 ton vessel was designed to carry over 3,300 passengers with a crew of over 1,000. The Edge class ships were designed to upgrade Celebrity’s already established premium reputation with more restaurants, larger staterooms and aContinue reading “Celebrity’s Edge Class Ships”
The Intentional Travelers 