by Howard Blount | Jan 1, 2023
A collection of random reflections and candid observations from an 11-day Caribbean sailing aboard the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. My NCL Dawn Itinerary The...
by Howard Blount | Dec 11, 2022
When on a Baltic Sea cruise, explore Riga, Latvia, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to notable sites, public transportation, and much more. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
by Howard Blount | Dec 4, 2022
A collection of random observations and candid reflections from a 21-day sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. My...
by Howard Blount | Oct 23, 2022
Forget cruise port excursions! Explore Skagen, Denmark, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to key sites, public transportation, and much more. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
by Howard Blount | Oct 16, 2022
Spacious designs, spectacular views, and stellar entertainment are great reasons to consider booking the NCL Prima for your next ocean cruise. I was a guest of Norwegian Cruise Line, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate...
by Howard Blount | Sep 25, 2022
A collaborative review of the Island Princess cruise ship, including the pros and cons of sailing one of the oldest and smallest vessels in the Princess fleet. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
by Howard Blount | Jul 24, 2022
Join an 8-day Viking Great Lakes expedition from Milwaukee to Thunder Bay. Explore Mackinac Island, hike the Canadian wilds, and sail the fabled “Gitche Gumee.” I was a guest of Viking Expeditions, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This...
by Howard Blount | Jul 10, 2022
Viking Expeditions has redefined expedition cruising with the launch of two polar class ships! Tour the Viking Octantis & Polaris, and then plan a voyage of your own. I was a guest of Viking Expeditions, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This...
by Howard Blount | Jun 13, 2022
A travelogue of ports and shore excursions in Norway, Germany, Belgium, and the UK while on a Princess Western Europe cruise from Copenhagen to Southampton. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information....