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1965 And The 4 Minute Louvre – An Update

This was originally posted in August 2019 based on my recollection of that week. Afterwards a number of people corrected me that it was the 6 minute Louvre and supplied links to a 1990 Buchwald column similar to my account. Just recently someone forwarded me a copy of a 1965 colume (see below). Perhaps ArtContinue reading “1965 And The 4 Minute Louvre – An Update”

Once Upon A Time In Quebec

A Short Story Ice Cream In Old Quebec On a spectacular Autumn day we spent hours walking around Old Quebec. It’s a beautiful city with winding streets and lots of interesting shops, cafes and restaurants. The first thing that hits you is there are literally no signs in English. Dealing with local merchants took meContinue reading “Once Upon A Time In Quebec”

U.S. Customs Duty Free Policy

How much can I bring back to the U.S. duty-free? There is a lot of confusion about bringing back purchases from foreign countries duty free, especially liquor and tobacco, what amounts and from where. The following is information directly from U.S. Customs: Duty-Free Exemption The duty-free exemption, also called the personal exemption, is the totalContinue reading “U.S. Customs Duty Free Policy”

The Port of Call, Reykjavik, Iceland

Stark, Wild, Fascinating Reykjavik Reykjavik is a beautiful city with the focus being its waterfront. On the water at the center of town is the Opera House and the square in front is the usual stop for the shuttles from the dock. That makes it a convenient meeting point where you will catch the returningContinue reading “The Port of Call, Reykjavik, Iceland”

Pacific Cruise Itineraries

Pacific Cruises – For those looking to venture a bit further from home there is a whole ocean of destinations to explore. That’s the largest body of water on the planet, The Pacific Ocean. Most Pacific cruisers start with a cruise to Alaska but that is just the beginning. Looking south from Canada consider shorterContinue reading “Pacific Cruise Itineraries”

Our Cruising Collection

A collection of articles to help you get the most from your cruise. Featured posts on selecting the right itinerary, saving on booking your cruise, what to expect in ports of call, selecting the right stateroom, onboard communication options and more… Cruise ships rated, basic information on size and number of passengers, year entered serviceContinue reading “Our Cruising Collection”