First Cruise MS Statendam in San Diego
Destinations

My Second Overseas Trip And First Cruise

After returning from my first overseas trip, it was not long before I had the start of another trip booked. In the beginning, I had some rather grand plans for this trip and making it a rather long adventure.…

Grand Canyon
Destinations

Looking Back – First Time Overseas

When I look back at the last year, it ‘s hard to believe that just 12 months ago is the first time I travelled overseas. In fact, the 12-month anniversary was the 10th of October, just three days ago.…

Sydney - Chinese Garden of Friendship
Destinations

Sydney Chinese Garden Of Friendship

Today is to be the last day in Sydney and the last day on what has been quite an incredible journey. Crossing the Pacific Ocean by cruise ship has been a fabulous experience and one that I hope to…

Needs Photos

The Good and Bad Of Shore Excursions

If you have never had the opportunity to take a cruise, first thing is why not? But the second thing is to explain what a shore excursion is. A shore excursion is just a tour that the cruise line…

Sydney - View of Botanical Gardens and Sydney Harbour from Sydney Tower
Destinations

Taking A Walk Tour Around Sydney

Today was a chance to take a walk around Sydney and get to see the capital of New South Wales. The walk was with a few people from the cruise ship. In total there was seven of us, two…

Sydney - Darling Harbour
Destinations

Exploring Sydney And Darling Harbour

Today it was time to disembark from the cruise ship and get settled into my hotel for the next couple of nights. The unexpected time in the city yesterday was very beneficial allowing me to have some idea of…

Sydney City Skyline from The Heads
Cruising

Cruise Arrival And Exploring Sydney

After departing Noumea, there were two days at sea, before arriving in Australia, at Eden and Sydney the following day. The first day at sea went well. However, that evening it started to get a little rough and only…

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