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Review of Carnival’s Eastern Caribbean cruise, Nov. 8-15, 2022 From November 5-13, I took my first cruise on Carnival’s Dream on their Eastern Caribbean itinerary. The route leaves Galveston, Texas with one day at sea before arriving at Key West, Florida, followed by Freeport, Bahamas, Carnival’s private island called Half-Moon Cay, and finally Nassau, Bahamas…
Packing Cubes: Essential gear you didn’t know you needed For many travelers, including me, packing cubes are part of our essential travel gear. If you’re not familiar with packing cubes, they’re these brilliant things that make packing and unpacking so much easier! Packing cubes are like mini suitcases; they are fabric cubes with zippers on…
This is a short list of a few odd or less-known items for you to consider when cruising: I’ve said this before but it’s worth repeating; cruise packing is different from most other types of travel. The “rule” is “if you can carry it, you can take it” on a cruise with some exceptions like…
When traveling, especially solo, your gear is essential. However, that doesn’t mean it has to cost you a fortune. Choosing your equipment is personal and needs to fit the type of travel you’re doing. If you’re hauling butt across a busy airport, a ginormous tote bag or purse will not be your friend yet I…
Lisbon is a coastal city whose charms have gone mostly undiscovered in the realm of tourist travel. It is inexpensive, beautiful, and one of the safest places you can travel. I was riding around on their efficient, clean subway solo at ten o’clock in the evening and never had any cause for concern (do always…