Athens Metro • Visiting The Acropolis From Piraeus

Visiting the Acropolis from the port of Piraeus Greece An easy trip from the port of Piraeus into Athens for a visit to the Acropolis is inexpensive and takes about forty minutes each way. The main Piraeus Metro station is located at the back of the port itself and is a fifteen to twenty minuteContinue reading “Athens Metro • Visiting The Acropolis From Piraeus”

Juneau Alaska And A Fish Hatchery

It is the most popular fish on American menus and one of the most farmed fish in the world next to tilapia. Everyone’s familiar with the scenes of salmon running up streams and jumping waterfalls to return to the place they hatched in order to spawn. Though it varies among the five species of PacificContinue reading “Juneau Alaska And A Fish Hatchery”

The Port of Cartagena, Spain

Cartagena Spain The port of call of Cartagena, on the Mediterranean’s Costa Cálida, has been an active port and trade center since Carthaginian times. Thanks to its strategic position it has been an important city to a number of cultures including Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and the Spanish, all having left their mark on this interestingContinue reading “The Port of Cartagena, Spain”

Port of Call Ravenna, Italy

Ravenna, A Jewel On The Northern Adriatic Ravenna in the northern Italian province of Emilia Romagna is a bit off usual cruise itineraries but is gaining in interest. Located only two and a half hours from Venice by train and with frequent service starting at €12 it is a popular day trip for people visiting Venice. Ravenna,Continue reading “Port of Call Ravenna, Italy”

Port of Call Porta Madryn, Argentina

Cruise Port Madryn, Argentina – In The Heart of Patagonia Introduction Puerto Madryn is an amazing city that is very popular with cruise itineraries in South America. While Mydryn itself is a modern and thriving city with much to offer, the big attraction in the area is the national parks. The park of Mirador Elefantes MarinosContinue reading “Port of Call Porta Madryn, Argentina”