Celebrate National Lighthouse Day with tales of iconic beacons from Gdańsk’s striped tower to Spain’s ancient Torre de Hercules. These maritime sentinels—from Polish resilience to Canadian cliffs—guide sailors and travelers alike, blending history, stunning views, and enduring charm across global shores.
Canada
Useful tips and tricks for travelling in Canada, including what to see and do.
Visiting Cemeteries Around the World: A Dark Tourist Travel Guide
Visiting cemeteries is not just for dark tourists. Indeed, graveyards may not be at the top … Visiting Cemeteries Around the World: A Dark Tourist Travel GuideRead more
Last minute cruise deal for 2024 (plus four more to consider)
Several days of heavy rain are yet another reminder that summer is well and truly over … Last minute cruise deal for 2024 (plus four more to consider)Read more
Skipping St Anthony
One of the problems with visiting ‘wilderness’ destinations is that they are rarely suitable for people … Skipping St AnthonyRead more
Cruising into Corner Brook
Our arrival into Corner Brook was delayed by several hours because of last night’s medivac and … Cruising into Corner BrookRead more
You don’t see that every day…
There was an emergency medivac late last night and the helicopter flew right over our balcony. … You don’t see that every day…Read more
Halifax and the Five Fishermen Restaurant
The first stop on our latest journey is Halifax, Nova Scotia. Having been here once before, … Halifax and the Five Fishermen RestaurantRead more
Sinjins
We arrive in St John’s as the sun rises. Spectacular. Saint John followed by St. John’s … SinjinsRead more
Definitely not Yorkshire
Today we’re in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is nice. claiming to be ‘The World’s Friendliest Cruise … Definitely not YorkshireRead more
Fundy-mental
Overnight we’ve crossed the international border, docking in the early morning at Saint John on the … Fundy-mentalRead more
