Saint Peter’s Basilica is the center of Catholic Christendom and one of the largest churches in the world. The construction of the basilica began in 1506 and was finished in 1626. Named after Jesus’s disciple who became Saint Peter, who was executed and buried on the spot where the Basilica now stands. One of theContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • The Vatican”
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Cruise Port Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland. Situated on a bay on the east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. It lies within the province of Leinster and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, a part of the Wicklow Mountain range. Dublin has an urbanContinue reading “Cruise Port Dublin, Ireland”
Venice, Italy And Cruising
Please Note: Recently the port of Venice has been closed to larger cruise ships so if your cruise itinerary includes Venice the ship will likely dock in either Ravenna (Royal Caribbean & Celebrity) or Trieste (Holland & Princess). More on this change below. There Will Always Be Venice Venice remains one of the most popularContinue reading “Venice, Italy And Cruising”
Málaga Spain A Cruise Port
Málaga, Spain, is a popular cruise destination on the Costa del Sol in the Mediterranean, and is located east of Gibraltar on the Alborin Sea, The city of Málaga has been inhabited since prehistoric times, evidenced by the cave paintings of the Cueva de la Pileta (Cave of the Pool) and was originally established as aContinue reading “Málaga Spain A Cruise Port”
Todays Featured Poster • Santorini
Almost everyone refers to the island as Santorini but the islands official name is Thira (or Thera). Regardless this spectacular island in Greece is one of the geologic wonders of Europe. The islands five villages are Fira, Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, and Akrotiri and they all sit atop a strip of an ancient volcanic caldera offeringContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Santorini”
Port of Call Oslo, Norway
What’s In The Port of Oslo Historic, modern, remarkable Oslo. We can’t think of enough superlatives to describe this beautiful city. Within a couple of square mile area are great shops and restaurants, the Royal Palace, a truly incredible art museum, a flower market and the historic fortress. Where Your Ship Docks Most cruise shipsContinue reading “Port of Call Oslo, Norway”
The Intentional Travelers 