Cruises, places & the journey between

The trip is the story.

Honest notes from the places I’ve been, the ships I’ve sailed, and the details I wish I’d known before I left home.

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Forested shoreline reflected in calm water

From the journal

Comfortable travel · Excursions

Choosing an excursion I can actually enjoy

A Juneau whale watch and the questions I would ask before booking a day on the water.

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Cruise journal · Accessibility

Getting off the ship should be part of the plan

What a difficult disembarkation taught me about arranging wheelchair assistance.

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Trip planning · Europe 2027

Planning a slower way to Europe

Why a transatlantic crossing appeals to me, with comfort and mobility in mind.

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Cruise journal · Alaska

Small moments on a big Alaska cruise

Whales, sled dog puppies, glaciers, and the shipboard details that stayed with me.

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Canada · Vancouver Island

A few days in Sidney, BC

A waterfront hotel, a ferry crossing, and a quieter way to spend time near Victoria.

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