Category Archives: Europe

The Cruise Port Of Lerwick, The Shetland’s

Where Time Seems To Stands Still Located in the North Sea one hundred fifty miles north of Scotland is the Shetland Islands where modern opportunities and history meet. Most buildings in Lerwick, the major town in the archipelago, are made of local stone and have the appearance of being from a different era. Narrow alleysContinue reading “The Cruise Port Of Lerwick, The Shetland’s”

Budapest Goulash, New York Cafe and Kürtőskalács

Eating In Budapest – An Update A few years ago when planning a trip to Budapest we went on the internet looking for food specialties and where to find them. Hungarian goulash was high on the list of course but once there I decided I prefer the lighter soup version of goulash. We also discoveredContinue reading “Budapest Goulash, New York Cafe and Kürtőskalács”

The Historic Port of Call Dubrovnik, Croatia

Immerse Yourself In The World Of Game Of Thrones The location of a number of Game Of Thrones episodes, this ancient city invites strolling through and exploring. One of the most popular ports on The Adriatic. The Old City of Dubrovnik is where much of Game of Thrones was filmed and the town has usedContinue reading “The Historic Port of Call Dubrovnik, Croatia”

Getting From Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport To Your Cruise Ship

Taking The Train From Schiphol Airport To Amsterdam Or Rotterdam Centraal Stations Getting from Schiphol into central Amsterdam there are several options available such as taking a train, bus, taxi or private transfer. The most convenient and cost-effective option is to take the train, which departs from the airport every 10-15 minutes and takes aroundContinue reading “Getting From Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport To Your Cruise Ship”

Godafoss, The Waterfall Of The Gods

Iceland’s Historic Godafoss An easy drive and about an hour outside Akureyri, Iceland is Godafoss waterfall. If you are traveling around Iceland or on a cruise that makes a call on the city of Akureyri this is a sight not to be missed. History Godafoss is the “Waterfall of the Gods”. Long ago there wasContinue reading “Godafoss, The Waterfall Of The Gods”