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Port Of Call Tallinn, Estonia

The Baltic Port Of Tallinn, Estonia The country of Estonia’s population is approximately 1.3 million people predominantly Estonian, but with a significant Russian-speaking minority. One of the more famous cultural events in Tallinn is The Tallinn Song Festival.signature event in Estonia, celebrating choral music and the heritage of Estonia’s singing revolution. It typically takes placeContinue reading “Port Of Call Tallinn, Estonia”

Todays Image • Where In The World?

Cruising has become increasingly popular for a number of obviously good reasons, but one advantage that has real appeal for us is often neglected by some cruise fans. It’s those small and out of the way ports. In selecting a cruise there are dozens of ports of call that most people wouldn’t really consider visitingContinue reading “Todays Image • Where In The World?”

A Twisted Tale Of Buying Salmon In Alaska

Please Note: For Our Guide To Buying Alaska Salmon Click HERE A Short Story Recently (pre Covid) we were on an end of season cruise in Alaska that was to be followed by a cruise down the California coast. Near the end of the Alaska itinerary the cruise ship was liquidating all the smoked andContinue reading “A Twisted Tale Of Buying Salmon In Alaska”

Cruise Port Cape Town, South Africa

Whether Cape Town is a port of call or a departure port for your cruise, you’re in for an amazing experience. Cape Town, South Africa is a fantastic port of call featuring a rich culture, a modern look and feel, incredible landscapes (and seascapes), great restaurants and shopping. The city’s attractions include the Victoria andContinue reading “Cruise Port Cape Town, South Africa”

Todays Image • The Lotus Tower

A Symbol Of Columbo, Sri Lanka Since 2018 Lotus Tower (Sinhala: නෙළුම් කුළුණ), or the Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 1,153 foot tall tower, located in central Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has become a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka and its Capital city. In 2019 it is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. TheContinue reading “Todays Image • The Lotus Tower”