One of the interesting things about visiting foreign countries — and there’s no better way to see many of them than from a cruise ship — is the number of photo ops. Signs quickly became a subject we kept an eye open for, and below are some we found “interesting” for a variety of reasons…… Continue reading Signs of the Times…from Cruise Ports
Tag: Alaska
Cruises Open Up The World Of Art
You don’t have to appreciate fine art to enjoy some of the works you encounter in traveling the world on cruise ships — and there is art of some sort virtually everywhere you go. This is a collection of artistic impressions that have caught our eyes, or at least the lens of our cameras… Love… Continue reading Cruises Open Up The World Of Art
Turkey Ports A Victim Of Fear
We’ve never been on a cruise ship that stopped in Turkey. Now, chances are we never will. Such is the cruise climate in this volatile part of the world, even though Istanbul and Kusadesi aren’t in the same area code as places bordering on Syria, where there are daily fears of terrorist attacks. On the… Continue reading Turkey Ports A Victim Of Fear
The Impact Of The Cost Of Fuel…?
The price of oil fell to $36.51 on Friday, far from when analysts were speculating it might go as high as $200. The national average for gasoline in the U.S. is now below $2 per gallon for the first time since the horse and buggy, it seems. Cruise experts like our pal Phil Reimer say… Continue reading The Impact Of The Cost Of Fuel…?
Friday File: A Market In Vietnam
In a country such as Vietnam, markets are far more than tourist attractions; they are the lifeblood of its people, who depend on catches of the day and main courses that North Americans regard as delicacies for their survival. For locals, every day is market day, sometimes without closures. Fellow cruisers on AmaWaterways’ new river… Continue reading Friday File: A Market In Vietnam