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Germany

UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Valley. What To See, Where To Go – And Why!

…see some of the insides of this magnificent castle perched high above the town. Oberwesel, Rhine River Oberwesel is a medieval town. Wealthy and powerful, the residents built formidable city walls to protect themselves. These were over 2.5 kilometres long with 22 towers strategically positioned at regular intervals. In great condition, they are the best-preserved fortifications in Germany with an impressive 16 of the towers surviving. The hotel o…

Cruise Tips

7 Reasons Smart Cruisers Stay On Board During Port Days

…The Seas stop, as there would be only two other relatively small ships in town, but on the Oceania Vista call there would be 5 mega ships in and so many thousands of cruise passengers packing out the town, beaches and sights. There is a fast-emerging development in some cruise ports now that I factor into my decision to stay on board or not. Unwelcoming Ports And that’s ports where the locals do not welcome or don’t want us as visitors. There is…

ATHENS, GREECE: Observations and top tips for visitors

Athens / Greece / Top Tips

ATHENS, GREECE: Observations and top tips for visitors

…le poured into it looking for work and the economy as growing. Due to poor town planning growth came at the price of order and structure, and many old buildings were torn down to be replaced with the more utilitarian office and accommodation blocks. This is why I think that the Olympics were such a positive influence on Athens. They gave the city an impetus and focus to reinvent the city. Greece was, of course, the founders of the Olympics games a…

Cunard

Cunard World Cruise : Week Two Highlights (Port Canaveral to Aruba)

…he Captain announced in his noon announcement that we would be arriving in Cape Canaveral the day before we were due, with an estimated time of 11am. This has been done, as every guest has to pass through United States Immigration before anyone can then proceed on tours or out of the port. If they had processed everyone in the morning we were due it would have risked affecting excursions as many were long days to Orlando Theme Parks and Kennedy Sp…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Stavanger “The Oil Capital of Norway”

Cruising / Cunard / Destinations / Norway / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / Stavanger / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Stavanger “The Oil Capital of Norway”

…ion that would make the most of a stop here. Stavanger is a very important town for Norway, and has here are some key things of note: Norway’s 4th Largest City, and the “Oil Capital of Norway” Prior to Oil and Gas being found nearby in the North Sea, just 200 miles away, it was a Sardine and Fish Canning centre. This declined, but luckily was replaced around the same time as the oil and gas discovery. So it is a key town for the economy, with oil…

The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

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The Ultimate Guide to Cruising the Stunning Norwegian Fjords

…dock to the Lysefjorden and see the massive Pilgrim Rock. There is an old town area where the ships dock, but this city is a more functional and practical city of commerce than tourist. We did the hop-on hop-off bus but there was not a lot of places to excite in my view. Sorry to fans of the city! Site: http://www.regionstavanger.com/en/ Make sure you have as many of the Fjord towns as you can! (5) Take a Good Camera I don’t usually include this…

Cruise Tips

The Best Sights To See In Japan On A Cruise Ship

…sandstone around the island. Next, I headed off to visit Obi castle in the town for the same name. There’s no castle there anymore, but there is a small museum packed with original samurai armour and swords. The town is filled with original samurai buildings. Back at the port in Aburatsu (ab-ur-atsu) there were food trucks and stalls, and then at spillway a fantastic school choir performed. As we set sail, they let loose loads of balloons. Learn m…

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Bergen. Norway’s Second Largest City, and Gateway to the Fjords

Bergen / Cruise Ship / Cruising / Cunard / Norwerian Fjords / Queen Elizabeth / transportation

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Bergen. Norway’s Second Largest City, and Gateway to the Fjords

…ended. The show was some singer that won UK Opportunity Knocks years ago. Not our cup of tea so headed off to gamble. Watch the Video I made of Bergen Includes cruising into Bergen, some shots of the Town, going up and down the Ulrike Cable Car and Cruising out of the Town: See all the Photos I took of Bergen on Flickr Next post: Geiranger GeirangerFjord World Heritage Site…

CHERBOURG AND REDOUBTABLE SUBMARINE: A REAL TREAT FOR TRAVEL BUFFS

cherbourg / Cherbourg

CHERBOURG AND REDOUBTABLE SUBMARINE: A REAL TREAT FOR TRAVEL BUFFS

…a fan of travel related things, although I was not very impressed with the town itself which feels and looks shabby and uninspiring. However, the maritime museum focused on submarines was a very remarkable experience. The town itself feels run down and musty. It feels like a place that lacks momentum and is very much stuck in a rut. Maybe I missed something, but the shops, bars and places to eat seemed to exist rather than have energy. Considering…

Cunard Queen Victoria: 4 nights cruise May 2008: My Journal

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Cunard Queen Victoria: 4 nights cruise May 2008: My Journal

…nted out, and so had no idea where to get the bus back! Le Havre is a port town with a long history, and was bombed badly during the 2nd World War so was built up again from 1945 onwards. It is the largest city in Normandy, and is apparently one of the fastest growing in France. It was a fairly nice looking town, and the park and square in front of the City Hall is stunning with innovative fountains and wooden covered walkways. During our strollin…

Sicily

Taormina Sicily: Mount Etna, Greek & Roman Amphitheatre & Hollywood

…phitheatre alone is worth going there to see. The best way to describe the town is by showing it, and so watch the 3 minute video tour I made which shows Mount Etna, the town and the amphitheatre. For more on tours of Taormina and the region visit: BestSicilianTours.com See my photos of MSC Preziosa Maiden Voyage: click here Taormina Sicily Mount Etna Sicilymina Help me to improve Tips for Travellers by doing this short 10 question survey, thanks:…