travel beyond the obvious
If you are at all like me, you will long for a boat when visiting the coast around Stockholm. The archipelago that sprawls out from the coast here is studded with rocky islands topped by Read More …
A few scenes from a recent flight to the Caribbean: Some days it really pays off to have the window seat!
Keeping to themes from my recent trip to the Seychelles, here is a shot of some (momentarily vacant) chairs at the edge of the sand on Anse Volbert on Praslin. And here is what you Read More …
Anse Lazio is located along a rocky point on the island of Praslin in the Seychelles. It is often identified as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are a number of Read More …
We awake to a glorious sunny morning in Saint Anne’s Marine Park. There is both wind and sun – perfect for sailing among beautiful islands! Next post: Ashore on Anse Lazio Previous post: Underway Read More …
It’s a long way to the Seychelles, even in business class, and it isn’t particularly relaxing at the marina on Mahé. Or maybe it is that I am unable to relax, eager to get on Read More …
Beaches in the Seychelles from All Breaking News Today I’m not much of a list keeper, so I’ve never had a literal bucket list. There are some places I’ve wanted to see for as Read More …
On of the real treats of the sea journey between Helsinki and Stockholm is traveling through Stockholm’s archipelago. I’ve been really excited about having a chance to do this. Morning fog in the Stockholm Archipelago Read More …
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Previous post: Evening at SeaGreen and lovely, Pitcairn Island (settled by Christian Fletcher and some of his fellow mutineers) is one of the most isolated inhabited places in the world. Accessible by small boat in Read More …
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Previous post: In Port on Bora BoraWe purchase a tour from Mata because Mike (Bassethound, who I “met” prior to the cruise through a series of emails and phone calls) recommends him. But customers are Read More …
Previous post: Arrival In Bora Bora We are brought ashore at the little port town of Vaitape, which consists of a small dock, a visitor’s center, a craft sales area, a church, and a few Read More …
Previous post: Leaving MooreaI think the long days at work and then traveling here have caught up to me: I am so tired when morning arrives that it is hard to get out of bed Read More …
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Previous post: A Quick Driving Tour There is no village to speak of near the dock where we landed, but there is a small market area with a few local residents selling colorful wraps, carvings, Read More …
Previous post: Catamaran Tour of the Lagoon Back on shore there isn’t enough time to go up to Belvedere lookout, so we cast around for what to do and end up hiring a driver to Read More …
Previous post: Moorea at Daybreak The captain welcomes us on board and then we are off.(So, right from the start the scenery is good 🙂 It’s a still day, so not great for sailing, but Read More …
Previous post: And so it BeginsWe wake up – with the first daylight – to a mirage. . . Moorea floating dark above the water beyond our window. She is beautiful and enticing, becoming increasingly Read More …
Upon landing at Suarez Point on Espanola Island, learn about lava terrain while crossing inactive lava fields. Aside from the sea lion colonies, this is a great site for bird watching. You may encounter a Read More …
We are sailing on the MV Galapagos Explorer II and have been told several times how lucky we are to be on such a beautiful ship. I have purposely reined in my expectations. Whatever we Read More …