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MSC / MSC Preziosa / transportation

Watching People Reporting MSC Divina Arrival in Port Miami. My Photo Essay of the Event.

…efore turning around to dock on the bank opposite MSC Divina turned in the bay facing the waiting photographers The Fiat 500s escorting the MSC Divina played in front of the press while the ship turned Mike Faust from CruiseCurrents.com discusses the MSC Divina with his dad (MIke!) Finally the elegant MSC Divina docks in Port Miami. Home at last! Take a look at my photos of the Fiat 500’s escorting the ship into Miami, and also read, listen to and…

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Tips for Travellers Podcast 144: Sydney Australia

…is magical and the iconic view of Australia and Sydney. Beyond the harbour bay is less compelling and different to any city. Architecture not that exciting. Not a big a city in world league just 4 million but is young ( ve age is 36) 19% Asian Casual outdoor lifestyle and informal Mix of colonial roots from UK and American feel Festivals important to the city to attract visitors and create excitement and energy – film / food/ mardi gras Expensive…

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Tips for Travellers Podcast 145: Brisbane Australia

…first koala sanctuary – 130 koala and 90 other Aussie species – 11km away Mount Coot-tha Panoramic view from Mount Coot-tha – 8km outside city Botanical garden – established 1824 as fruit & vegetable garden for nearby Moreton Bay penal settlement – 20 hectares flowers trees Other City Hall Story Bridge Climb ANZAC square memorial Shopping Queens street pedestrian mall – over 600 shops on 1 km QueensPlaza Gold Coast day trip Check out this episode!…

Cruise Ship

Mediterranean Cruise Tips

…e UK or other parts of Northern Europe you do not have to sail through the Bay of Biscay. This is a shallow stretch of water that can be unpredictable and rough. Pre and post-cruise stays If you are travelling into the Mediterranean from the UK or United States arrive the day before your cruise to avoid any issues with flight delays and to explore the embarkation port before your cruise. As you may be joining the ship in places like Barcelona, Ven…

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Tips for Travellers 149: Hong Kong Tips Revisited

…od road – antiques and art SoHo – galleries Ladies Market Temple Street Night Market Aberdeen Fishing village and Luxury marina Afternoon tea at Peninsula Hotel Flagstaff house museum of Teaware – in oldest surviving colonial building – Beaches Repulse Bay Theme Parks Disneyland Ocean Park -see Cunard notes Museums Can get good value 7-day museum pass HK museum of art the space museum HK science museum HK museum of history Further afield Macau – h…

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Travel Tips Podcast 151: Pattaya, Thailand

…e hire Things to do Beach Three main sections along the beach front Nakula Bay – more family orientated (north). Central – busiest and most popular swimming area. South near Walking Street (bars and focus of night life) Swimming areas marked by plastic barriers – densely packed deck chairs and umbrella sections next to them Water sports – paragliding – jet ski – banana boats Constant flow of vendors Pattaya Floating market Various sections reflect…

Toronto

Toronto Tips For Travellers : Must-do Things To See and Do

…ishop provides a more beautiful arrival as it is located on islands in the bay. There’s an very railway system, VIA, that enables you to travel in from all over Canada and a good motorway system too. Saying that, one of the things to note about getting around is that the traffic in Toronto is pretty bad. Residents I met all spoke about just how difficult it is! So driving and taxis are not ideal for getting about. I recommend using the underground…

Finland

Helsinki Tips For Travellers : Must-Do and Must-See Sights and Attractions

…hese run up to seven times a day and transport you the 50 miles across the bay. Locals head there for shopping and to explore the old town. You can also get to St. Petersburg. You can’t do that in a day. The St. Peter line offers two-night one-day packages. Final Thought Helsinki is a slick, clean and efficient city. Although fairly compact there is enough to keep you occupied and entertained either by visiting and touring the grand buildings, mul…

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St. Thomas, USA Virgin Islands – Tips for Travellers Podcast 177

…tate, Drake’s Seat and Paradise Point cable care Beaches, including Magens Bay and Honeymoon Beach Diving and snorkeling sites and activities Coral World, the most popular purpose-built attraction on the island Sporting activities inclusing golf, windsurfing and horse riding St. Thomas Butterfly Farm Day trips to nearby islands like St. John Shopping For more visit https://www.tipsfortravellers.com   Check out this episode! Honeymoon Beach St Thom…

British Columbia

What does Explore Canada Spring Watch in British Columbia involve?

…oring other highlights like Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, North Shore, English Bay, False Creek and Stanley Park. This will be followed by a scenic kayak trip with Ecomarine Paddlesport along the shorelines of Stanley Park to enjoy Vancouver’s North Shore mountains and city skyline. So getting wet as well as wild then I suspect! You can follow my trip and updates at my dedicated page TipsForTravellers.com/Canada-Spring-Watch and on my #ExploreCanada S…

British Columbia / canada

The Other Side Of Victoria : A look Beyond Whale-Watching in British Columbia, Canada

…g downtown, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Dallas Road and Beach Drive, Oak Bay and Craigdarroch Castle (a grand house built by the coal baron Robert Dunsmuir in the 1890s). Bike Tours and Rentals The city is cyclist friendly and easy to navigate around, as it is fairly flat. I recommend going on a hosted tour to see the key sights and hear the stories of the city. The Pedaler is one of the leading companies, and they offer tours such as “Castle, H…