Hump Island Oyster Company is located about a 30 minute drive from Ketchikan. This visit and on-shore experience was arranged through a Holland America Inside Passage cruise. This business was founded in 2010 by civil engineer Trevor Sande whose family has lived in Alaska since the early 1920s. He located an ideal place along Clover Passage on the shores of Hump Island, only a few miles from his family home - an area that takes full advantage of … [Read more...]
Irish and New in Vancouver
What it’s really like to live in Beautiful British Columbia’s biggest city. Anyone who knows me will know that I spent over two years in Canada on an IEC Working Holiday visa – mainly because I don’t shut up about my time here. And although I moved around, overall, I spent just under a year in Vancouver so I feel qualified to write about it. Here’s a summary of my experience: Getting There Okay, so let’s take it back to 2019: Pre pandemic. … [Read more...]
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America
One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, due to its vast geographical distances, remote landscapes and rugged coastal beauty. Our Alaskan Inside Passage cruise was on the Holland America Eurodam, a ship whose inaugural sail was in 2008. We first cruised on this particular ship in 2015 in the Caribbean. One certainly becomes spoiled, merely … [Read more...]
Discovering a new way to cruise with UnCruise Adventures
Tired of the massive cruise ships packed to the brim with thousands of tourists? Not interested in that kind of generic, high-density vacation but still want the unparalleled sightseeing and relaxation of a scenic cruise? Then maybe an Uncruise is the right cruise for you. UnCruise Adventures is unlike any cruise I’ve done in the past. And I quickly found myself warming up to the concept. After spending a day on a special “behind the scenes” … [Read more...]
Proposing On Your Couples’ Vacation
There are many keys to a successful relationship, and if you're lucky enough to be in one right now, you probably get away together often. Traveling with your partner is one of the quickest ways to find out if the two of you are genuinely compatible. Long flights, delays, adventures, and even how long it takes them to pack can tell you how successful your relationship will be. Suppose you already know the person you're in a relationship with … [Read more...]
Holland America Love Letters to Alaska Contest
Have you ever wanted to visit Alaska? Perhaps cruise the Inside Passage? Here is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Recently I was approached by Holland America to get the word out about a fun contest which runs through March 15, 2022. In celebration of 75 years of Alaska exploration (the first cruise company to offers cruises in Alaska and the Yukon), Holland America is hosting a Love Letters to Alaska contest, free to enter for all … [Read more...]
THIS ISN’T WINTER. IT’S WAVE SEASON. UNCRUISE ADVENTURES CRUISES INTO 2022 WITH NEW SAVINGS.
The Small Ship Adventure Cruise Line Launches Savings for Adventure Travelers JUNEAU, AK– As winter takes hold, the leader in adventure cruising, UnCruise Adventures, announces premium 2022 cruise savings. The cruise line's newest WAVE season offers launch on Jan 1st and provides travelers with incentives to book early and save. From Jan 4th, 2022, through April 15th, 2022, guests who book WAVE season savings will also be entered into an … [Read more...]
World Travel: How to Start the Ultimate Adventure
If you are keen on adventure, seeing the world, and having unmatched experiences, then you can’t do better than a round the world flight (RTW) ticket. Sometimes referred to as a multi-destination ticket, round the world tickets provide fantastic value and a world of travel possibilities. Check out how you can start the ultimate adventure below: What is a round the world ticket? Many airlines are part of alliances and work together to … [Read more...]
The Legal Evolution of Online Gambling Across the World
Online gambling has been in the news a lot lately, as many countries around the planet have made moves to introduce new legislation that would create a legal and highly regulated betting market there. How quickly has this happened in some countries compared to others? The North American Gambling Market The US is one of the countries with the most activity in their online gambling market just now. This is because new laws are being … [Read more...]
Hurtigruten Expeditions Launches Epic Pole-to-Pole Expedition Cruises Hurtigruten Group
Hurtigruten Expeditions Launches Epic Pole-to-Pole Expedition Cruises -- Hurtigruten Group - Jun 01, 2021 16:00 UTC Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world leader in exploration travel, has unveiled an epic 93-day Pole to pole expedition cruise – exploring Alaska, the Northwest Passage, Greenland, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, South America, and Antarctica in one monumental voyage. August 8, 2022, marks the start of the epic 93-day adventure … [Read more...]
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