…nd rates here. Fortunately, we lucked out with the weather during our lake cruise. We enjoyed a BBQ lunch on the boat while we cruised around the lake and soaked up the spectacular views. You can read reviews about Shoreline Tours here. Our tour guide working the grill as we approach Echo Island. The boat docks for 20 minutes so guests can walk to Rainbow Falls. It’s only a 5 minute forest walk to reach the waterfalls. More photos can be found he…
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Drinking Beer Around the World – The Euro-Edition
…on it originated. This particular bottle was savored while on a river boat cruise down the beautiful Mosel River Valley, our favourite part of Germany. The river boat slowly floated past age-old villages and steep vineyards that blanket the river valley, delivering the perfect setting for an afternoon beer. The beer verdict – Light, smooth, malty and bitter. It’s not my favourite German pils but it’s a quality beer. We give it 7 out of 10 ~~~~~~~~…
When in Aruba, you should visit De Palm Island. Here’s why.
…There are lockers and change rooms on the island. If you have flexibility with your schedule, try to visit on a day where there are no cruise ships in port. You’ll have less crowds….
Lisbon totally exceeded our expectations! Here’s what we did.
…where we joined a Douro river cruise. Initially, when we learned our river cruise itinerary began in Lisbon, not Porto, we were a little confused. On the surface, it made more sense to have guests arrive at the Porto airport, instead of taking a full day to drive from Lisbon to Porto (more on that later – Google the town of Coimbra). As soon as our taxi left the Lisbon International Airport we realized why two nights in Lisbon was included in our…
How to spend 3 days in Tokyo: Travel guide for first time visitors
…blossom festival season because it has over 500 cherry trees. Sumida River Cruise – admire Tokyo’s skyline by floating down the Sumida River on a sightseeing cruise. The Asakusa-Odaiba Direct Line is one of the most popular routes. Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center – head to the observation deck on the 8th floor and check out the awesome views of Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street and Tokyo Skytree. Hanayashiki Amusement Park – mini…
Unpopular opinion: Broadway Street in Nashville is overrated
…heir lives. Especially those screaming and dancing on the party buses that cruise up and down the strip. Therefore, it’s quite possible that I’m the problem. It’s me. Most of the bars on Broadway have rooftop bars that are packed with people. This guy was actually pretty good. He was singing Eminem’s Lose Yourself with a country twist. These party pedal bikes are a common sight on Broadway. As are the open-aired party buses that blast music u…
50 Travel Quotes that will inspire you to pack your bags
…eed to plan that next adventure. Enjoy! 50 Inspirational Travel Quotes “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop…
This is not a democracy, it’s a dictatorship
…a sole in sight. “You see that gas station,” said Buzzy. “Once a year the ship comes and they fill it up. They charge the same rate all year until the next shipment arrives.” He joked, “Now wouldn’t it be nice to have gas prices stay the same all year?!” Given the size of the town and the limited need for transportation, we assume a full tank of gas goes a long way in Kalaupapa. Almost on queue, a thick storm cloud slowly consumed the town, creat…
