ByVickieDe
Driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Highway 101 is the perfect California road trip compromise — more scenic than Interstate 5 and faster than the full coastal Highway 1 route. Discover the best stops along the way, including historic missions, Central Coast wine country, charming beach towns, and some of California’s most beautiful coastal views.
ByVickieDe
Wondering what to do with 1 day in Hambantota, Sri Lanka? Skip beyond the port gates and discover the island’s beautiful hill country on a shore excursion to Ella. Visit the ancient Buduruwagala Temple, see Ravana Falls, ride a tuk-tuk to the famous Nine Arch Bridge, walk through tea plantations, and experience a completely different side of Sri Lanka.
ByVickieDe
After six wonderful days exploring Taiwan, we took a short flight to Seoul for the second half of our…
ByVickieDe
We arrived in Sri Lanka expecting a brief cruise stop and left wishing we had more time. During our overnight stay in Colombo, we explored the fishing communities of Negombo, cruised through a lagoon filled with wildlife, visited a sacred Buddhist temple, and discovered a country that effortlessly balances old traditions with a rapidly modernizing future.
ByVickieDe
Most cruise passengers spend only a night in Mumbai before boarding their ship. We stayed for two days and discovered a side of the city that many visitors never see.
From the workshops of Dharavi and the bustling Sassoon Dock fish market to a home-cooked meal shared with local residents, Mumbai became far more than an embarkation port—it became one of the most memorable stops of our entire India journey.
ByVickieDe
Before boarding our cruise from Brooklyn’s Red Hook Cruise Terminal, we spent two unforgettable days exploring New York City on foot. From the quiet galleries of MoMA and the grand halls of the New York Public Library to the bright lights of Broadway and the energy of Times Square, Manhattan quickly became more than just a departure point — it became part of the adventure itself.
Using Midtown as our base, we wandered through Central Park, rode the subway downtown to the 9/11 Memorial, explored the quieter streets of Tribeca, and finally sailed past the Statue of Liberty as the Manhattan skyline faded into the distance. If you are cruising from New York, arriving a few days early might just become one of the best parts of the trip.