Cruise Port Day in Cartagena, Spain

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...
The Piano Bar on Carnival Cruise Lines

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...
My First Transatlantic Crossing

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....
Traveling Alone: The Case for Solo Travel

Traveling Alone: The Case for Solo Travel

Choosing solo travel leads to a lot of questions, even from your most well-meaning friends and family. Many don’t understand why someone would choose solo travel. But even the people who get it struggle to make peace with the logistics. I’ve been called...