Travel
Cruising
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Cruise Port Day in Cartagena, Spain
We’d spent ten days at sea when we came to our first cruise port day in Cartagena, Spain. Cartagena wasn’t part of the original itinerary and was added when high seas kept us from stopping in the Azores and making it to Madeira, Portugal. I hadn’t been out of country since I was 18 years…
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The Piano Bar on Carnival Cruise Lines
The piano bar on a Carnival cruise is often the highlight, and it was definitely the first spot that felt like home on the Carnival Glory. The first several nights of my first transatlantic crossing, I spent all evening there. After several days, I finally ventured out to see other musical acts as well, but I…
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My First Transatlantic Crossing
I know you’re all eager to hear about the places I went on my epic roundtrip transatlantic journey. I can’t wait to share all the amazing ports and destinations I visited in upcoming posts. But first, let’s talk about my favorite part, my first transatlantic crossing. Why I Chose My First Transatlantic Crossing I chose…
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My Next Big Solo Adventure: 45 Day Transatlantic Cruise
There are still a number of things on my travel bucket list, and one of the biggest items has always been a transatlantic cruise. Well, the price was right, and I just couldn’t say no to the opportunity. What started as a one-way transatlantic cruise I was waffling back and forth on because I was…
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Drinking on a Budget on Carnival: Cruising without the Cheers! Package
We usually get Drinks on Us! in the casino now with our casino offers, but the first time we cruised, I went 11 days without a drink package — and still managed to get drunk most nights quite affordably. I did a lot of research before I left to figure out exactly how to spend…
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Cucina del Capitano Review, The Best Restaurant on the Mardi Gras
One of the greatest things about the Mardi Gras is the number of dining options. Many of them are included in your base cruise fare, but there are also several premium dining options. One of these premium options is Cucina del Capitano, which we fell in love with early on. We ate there at least…
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Tipping on a Carnival Cruise: The Ultimate Guide
Tipping on a Carnival cruise is a big part of the experience, and it is one of the few areas I suggest everyone budget a bit of money for. Carnival’s crew members work long hours and long contracts. They are far from home and often mistreated by guests (adults and kids alike). There are multiple…
