I’d been visiting Sydney since my family emigrated when I was a kid. Every other Christmas we’d go over for a couple of weeks to stay with them, being shown all their favourite places…and so my love affair with the city began. At 15 I had residency, and at 30 something I got my citizenship … Read More
You finally got the courage to book a big trip away on your own – wow! It’s a huge step, so exciting but also really quite daunting. Will you be ok? Will you get lonely? How will you communicate if English isn’t the first language? What new foods will you try? Will you be able … Read More
Ok, so obviously I’ve not visited every cruise port in the world, however, I have been to over 65 countries, which includes countless more ports, so I reckon I can give this ‘Top 10 Cruise Destinations’ a good shot and be experienced enough to have some authority on it! When I tell people that I … Read More
When you’re spending a large chunk of your hard-earned money on your holiday, it’s understandable that you want to do your research to ensure you’re booking something amazing that you will remember for the rest of your life. With so many different types of holiday options out there these days, this can be challenging, and … Read More
This is the time that everyone is making their new year resolutions right? The most popular ones remain the same, year after year… Lose Weight, Manage Finances, Travel… The three don’t really go well together however, but we’ll ignore that fact for now! Ultimately, the purpose of the resolutions are because we want to be … Read More
As most of you know by now, I’ve worked in the cruise industry for many years, and now being married to a guest entertainer/cruise director, I get to sail with many different cruise lines, fairly regularly. I love being able to see how they each compare, what I think they do well and what could … Read More
As someone who has worked in the travel industry for about 15 years, I’ve learnt a few travel hacks along the way. My ventures have been everything from a quick overnight stay overseas, to more extensive 2 week/5 city trips, from 2-7 night cruises, to 5 day road trips…you name it, I’ve probably done it. … Read More
I have to admit, as much as I love the Baltics, it was so nice to be back in Spain again. A country I’ve visited countless times (my Nan and Grumps lived here when I was kid) and also I’ve been many times for work, so it’s very familiar…and warm! Plus, I’ll take tapas over … Read More
Do you know where the ‘booby hatch’ is and why you would use a ‘gash-fanny’? Why crew beg colleagues to swap their ‘IPM’ or are filled with dread when they hear of an upcoming USPH inspection? Read on to have these fascinating nautical sayings explained, understand the training the crew go through and learn a … Read More
As a self-confessed foodie, I enjoy trying most local delicacies when I travel. I’m happy to sit on pink plastic chairs, surrounded by stray cats if the food is delicious. I love discovering the national dishes and giving them a shot, especially when they are cinnamon buns or waffles…! However, there are some things that … Read More
