ByVickieDe
You can’t predict the weather months before your cruise. But you can increase your chances of smooth sailing by not booking during known stormy seasons (like the typhoon season in the South China Sea). You can plan ahead to avoid rough seas on your cruise
ByVickieDe
Many people are anxious about going on a cruise because they are worried about getting seasick. And many people indeed get seasick on cruises, but there are things you can do to prevent it from happening to you.
ByVickieDe
Most people think the only way to cook corned beef is to boil it on the stove with cabbage until everything falls apart, but I have a secret. There is a better way (IMHO) to cook corned beef if you have an oven.
Roasted corned beef is just as easy as boiled, and the bonus is you end up with a wonderfully crispy crust on top of the brisket.
ByVickieDe
When Star Bakery in San Franciso closed its doors in the early “aughts” after nearly 100 years in business, I decided it was time to learn to make my own Irish Soda Bread.
After all, you can’t have a proper St. Patricks Day dinner of Corned Beef without your soda bread!
ByVickieDe
We did it! Saw the “A” sites in Hiroshima and Miyajima in 24 hours. While it was a long day and a lot to take in, having the quiet evening at the Ryokan to reflect and rejuvenate made it all worthwhile.
ByVickieDe
Looking like a tourist makes you an easy target and leaves you vulnerable to those who take advantage of foreigners. It may just be a higher cost for a cab ride or being told there are no tables available at the café where you hope to dine. But it’s also the pickpockets and scammers in every city in the world.