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Is There A Spring In Norway?

Cloudy With A Chance Of Cold! Crossing the North Sea recently for a late Spring cruise up the Norwegian coast the scene above was our first glimpse of Norway. For the next week we were mostly surrounded by snow covered mountains. Those cold, stark landscapes may suggest why the Vikings were always gone pillaging theContinue reading “Is There A Spring In Norway?”

Prepaid Travel, Insurance And Force Majorie

The escalating situation in the Middle East has had a serious impact on many frequent international travelers. For those that have plans that include the Middle East there are now concerns about an increase in terrorist attacks, getting stranded by air travel shutting down and getting caught up in civil unrest. Currently Westerners are particularlyContinue reading “Prepaid Travel, Insurance And Force Majorie”

Around St. Petersburg, Florida

A Few Of Our Favorite Places Around Tampa Bay On the western side of Tampa Bay is a peninsula that encompasses four cities. St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo and Dunedin. In addition to spectacular beaches, the area has a lot more to experience. Starting in the north is the city of Dunedin famous for a dailyContinue reading “Around St. Petersburg, Florida”

Vigo, Spain A Port Of Call

Vigo, is a port city located in the northwestern region of Spain, in Galicia. Its history dates back to ancient times, with evidence of human settlements in the area since the Paleolithic era. The first known settlers in the Vigo area were Celtic tribes, who established a settlement called “Vicus” around the 3rd century BC.Continue reading “Vigo, Spain A Port Of Call”

Shave Ice In Hawaii

Snow cones go way back. We have memories of walking the boardwalk in Ocean City, MD with a snow cone in hand. Even before that we used to mix up concoctions with freshly fallen snow. More recently our children, and now our grandchildren, love this icy creation. In Hawaii it has become an institution. TheyContinue reading “Shave Ice In Hawaii”