ByVickieDe
Only in port for a day, and don’t want to spend it on a bus to Hanoi? You’re in the right mindset. When our cruise docked in Halong Bay, we took one look at the 3.5–4-hour ride into the capital and decided to stay put. That was the best decision we made on this leg of the trip.
ByVickieDe
Cruising Vietnam is a front-row seat to the country’s greatest hits: dramatic coastlines, historic cities, street food magic, and that signature buzz of organized chaos.
ByVickieDe
My fascination with how ancient civilizations lived and created art (whether for religious purposes or not) never ends. A viewing platform in one location on the Pampa (plain) gives a person a minimal look at this incredible artifact. So, in spite of, or maybe because of, how large and how many there are, the best way to see the Nazca Lines is from the air.
ByVickieDe
Here I discuss what made this South American cruise an unforgettable travel experience. We focus more on the cruise ship, the Sapphire Princess, highlighting the amenities and experiences (both good and not-so-good) and life aboard when cruising South America and Beyond.
ByVickieDe
How do you keep all your ideas and bookings neatly organized? You’ve got rail tickets or airline e-ticket numbers, hotel confirmations, site tours, and shows. Now you need to know how to organize travel plans, so you don’t lose or forget anything!
ByVickieDe
After a rough night rounding Cape Horn, our cruise ship arrives in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city on Earth. Nestled at the southern tip of South America, this city is often called “The End of the World.”