Travelling Matti

Is cruise ship entertainment really all bad? (Spoiler - definitely not!)

Sep 28

Sep 28 Travel changes you

Island

Much of the world has a very different way of life than the wealthy countries promote. They might have less money, but they do have something special.

Sep 7

Sep 7 The weather is turning colder...

Wandering

Fall is coming… time to plan a vacation!

Sep 2

Sep 2 Diamond Head hike on Oahu- Worth It!

There are some views you can’t get to by car or truck. Your feet need to carry you to the top.

Aug 17

Aug 17 I love airports!

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Hanging out in the lounge is only one small part of what I love about airports!

Aug 17

Aug 17 Can you just leave a cruise ship, partway through the cruise?

But I only want 2/3 of a cruise…

Aug 16

Aug 16 When cruise ships wave goodbye to each other

Cruise ships say goodbye too.

Aug 9

Aug 9 Tourist Traps attract tourists for a reason

Why does everybody bad mouth popular places?

Aug 7

Aug 7 When in a cruise port - don't be late!

“The Bridge Says “Bye” as Two Passengers Miss the Cruise Ship” - They actually had a big foam hand for waving “bye”!

That’s just mean.

Aug 4
Aug 4 I'm convinced - let's plan our first cruise

Aug 3

Aug 3 Montreal - good for business travel, but much better when work doesn't intrude

Even when you are in town on business, you gotta eat. Eat well.

Aug 2

Aug 2 The very definition of rugged beauty - Glacier National Park, Montana

While I often write about more exotic locations, there is so much beauty in Canada and the US. This is one place everyone should visit.

Jul 22

Jul 22 Ek Balam - a glimpse back into Mayan history

Ek Balam - on its own, or as an add on to Chichen Itza, it is well worth a visit.

Jul 22

Jul 22 Oh no! My Vacation is almost over!

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Most don’t have the option to travel forever. No matter how great the vacation, sooner or later, we have to go back.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Cruise ship cancels stop in Puerto Rico

Cruise ships can skip stops? But they said they would be going there?!?

Jul 15

Jul 15 Business Insider article on large cruise ship food

Business Insider recently published an article on which large cruise ships have the best food. It’s a good list, but with internet lists like this one, there is always more to the story.

Jul 11

Jul 11 Travel Photography

Travel Photography

Jul 8

Jul 8 "I've never cruised before - where do I start?"

Want to go on a cruise, but have no idea where to start? Start right here.

Jul 6

Jul 6 Kusadasi Turkey - See the magnificent ruins of Ephesus

Cruise ports with ancient sites are an altogether different animal than beach/recreation ports. To get he most out of them takes a little planning, but it is well worth it.

Jul 6

Jul 6 Petra - not just a movie set