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Cruise Ship Malta

Cruise Ship

Cruise packing list : What to take and what to leave at home

…the line or your cruise agent. Candles, Incense, flammable liquids and fireworks. No open flames are allowed in your cabins. Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons & Hot Plates. Illegal drugs, firearms and weapons. Some countries, including United Arab Emirates, have restrictions on some prescription and over-the-counter drugs like codeine and if visiting conservative countries like this check these on their government websites. Do you have any other tips a…

travel podcast

Travel Tips Podcast 155: Dubai UAE

…avellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio. This show covers among other topics: Observations You either love Dubai or you hate it! Some say : Surreal, bizarre , draconian, soulless, superficial Others say : dynamic, bold, modern and adventurous Mix of conservative and liberal with lots of inconsistencies (e.g. full burka wear…

Seabourn

Seabourn Cruises Tips, Tricks And Advice: Getting The Most From Your Cruise

…have travelled on. Many of the crew are from Eastern Europe, South Africa, United Kingdom and the Philippines. While there is choice on the ships of venues and activities, there is not as packed schedule of on-board events as with mainstream lines. Guests are more likely to be reading, playing cards, socialising or playing games with others than relying on organised diversions. To find out more about the Seabourn experience read my articles “Seabo…

Cruise Podcast

Cruising Tips 58: Cruise Packing Tips – Things to Leave At Home

…andles, Incense, flammable liquids and fireworks. No open flames are allowed in cabins. Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons & Hot Plates. Illegal drugs, firearms and weapons. Some countries, including United Arab Emirates, have restrictions on some prescription and over-the-counter drugs like codeine so check on their government websites Check out this episode!…

travel podcast

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

…shares his observations, tips and advice for visitors to St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. He talks about how his initial impressions of it being an uninspiring America off-shoot too focused on duty-free shopping changed as he explored the island more and engaged with the communities. In addition to talking about the history, its importance as a cruise port and overall tips he shares his tips on the ten best things t…

British Columbia

What does Explore Canada Spring Watch in British Columbia involve?

…going to the popular Florida holiday centres of Orlando and Miami from the United Kingdom. At the end of May I am setting off on that flight to Canada’s British Columbia region for a week to discover what it offers a visitor in the Spring – and to find out if travellers should add it as a viable place to visit at this time of year. I suspect, from my research to date, that I am going to find out that it is. It seems to be less crowded, and less ex…

canada / Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West – Live!

…gendary Spiral Tunnels and pass by the spot where the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. This is the only passenger rail service on this historic route, and its construction is one of the most important in Canadian history as it united Canada from east to west. You’ll also transverse the Continental Divide and be inspired by spectacular mountains and dramatic canyons. If you’re a history buff, this route is for you”. Disclaimer…

Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert Jordan. Another Reason to visit Jordan

…ther scenes on some of the rocks. The region has strong connections to the United Kingdom through the writing and exploits of Lawrence of Arabia (T.E. Lawrence) who was in the region during the Arab Revolt in 1917 -1918 where they rose up against control of the Ottoman Empire. I spent a memorable time sleeping in one of the tented camps and watching the sunset from the top of one of the hills before riding a camel back to the camp. An experience I…

Jordan

Baptism Site of Jesus Christ Jordan. Another Reason to visit Jordan.

…ajor pilgrim site for religious groups. While I was there a group from the United Kingdom held a service and sung hymns after dipping in the river. Across on the other bank people donned white garments sold by the visitor centre to dip into the River Jordan. You can read more about the site, including how it was validated as authentic at baptismsite.com The Baptism site of Jesus Christ The Baptism site of Jesus Christ River Jordan at the The Bapti…

Panama Canal

Cunard

Cunard World Cruise Week 3 Highlights (Aruba to Guatemala via Panama Canal)

…this leg, although the ratio of British guests fell from 76% to 66% while United States guests increased from 10% to 16%. There were 38 less passengers in total. Of the 1,811 on board 1,188 were British, 297 Americans, 84 Germans, 66 Australians and 65 Canadians. There were 25 nationalities in total. Cunard Entertainment and Hotel Managers that I have interviewed in the past had told me that Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth tend to be British t…

Cunard

Cunard Around-the-World Cruise Highlights Week 10: South Korea to Nagasaki and Kagoshima

…ied by the North Korean forces. It acted as a temporary capital before the United Nations and American forces pushed them back. Technically South Korea is still at war as only an armistice was signed back in 1953. Over the last 40 years the country has developed from a war ravaged one with little commercial activity into a major IT and technology-based powerhouse and exporter. Every guest planning to go out on land in this stop, and our next in th…