…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…
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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…
A few photos that will make you want to visit Boston
…Museum (pictured above) without knowing it. The beautifully restored tall ship captured my attention but I didn’t have enough time to check out the museum. I later learned that it’s one of the top tourist attractions in Boston. I crossed the Congress Street Bridge and turned right at the park that runs along Atlantic Ave. I continued down this park and circled around the downtown core, past the New England Aquarium, until I reached Christopher Co…
Photos of the Iberostar Cancun Resort in Mexico
…ort and beach. There is a dedicated kids pool with slides and a fun pirate ship. All of the main pools are located in the same area, so you don’t have to walk far or take a tram, like some of the other mega properties in the Yucatan. The main lobby bar during happy hour. Live music playing each night. Look towards the blue light and you will see the musician playing live music. The Japanese Restaurant is fun dining experience. Like most all inclus…
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City – what you need to know
…ing here? One by one, passengers climbed into a small, weathered boat. The ship’s crew passed down the heavy luggage and piled it at the front of the boat. The boat rocked back and forth as each passenger found a sliver of seating. Every inch of space is filled with people, bags and supplies. There are no life jackets on this boat. At least, no life jackets were provided or visible. We did not enjoy this. Our youngest boy cannot swim. Our older bo…
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From Our Lens – Cruising Around Lake Lucerne
…ler friendly activities are on order, so we decided to jump on a ferry and cruise around Lake Lucerne (also known as the Vierwaldstättersee or “Lake of the Four Forest Cantons”). Not a bad way to spend a summer day if you ask me! Grey overcast skies and damp humidity greeted us that late summer morning. Not exactly cruising weather, but you take what you’re given. The forecast called for sunshine, so we put faith in the weatherman and hoped for th…
Our 10 Most Memorable Travel Experiences of 2012
…ordinary Landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park, California 2. River boat cruise down the Mosel River in Germany The Mosel Valley is our favourite part of Germany. The region is famous for its steep vineyards, fairy-tale castles and cute medieval villages. One moment that stands out from our time in the Mosel Valley was an afternoon river boat tour that departed from the town of Cochem (pictured above). It’s easy to fall in love with this part of…
