Sea Day on the Celebrity Solstice My first full day was a sea day on the Celebrity Solstice as we made our way from Sydney, Australia to Hobart, Tasmania. How about this for the most perfect sunrise ever? There’s something so special and unique about sunrises at sea. A quick stop at Café al Bacio for… Read More
With over 110″ of snow in Boston this winter, let’s just say that my feet have seen better days. Between boots, socks, cold weather, and dry skin — yes, my ugly feet aren’t looking so hot. But I know I’m not by myself, right? But what do my feet have to do with travel? While… Read More
Video of Sydney Harbour at Sailaway Before departing Sydney for my 12-night New Zealand cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, it was time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. I had a front row seat to the most spectacular view of Sydney Harbour at sailaway. Even though it was raining, how can you not… Read More
Sailing Out of Sydney Hidden under the clouds in Sydney Harbour is none other than the Celebrity Solstice. On that grey and cold day, we were sailing out of Sydney finally. We made our way onto the ship to begin our 12-night cruise to New Zealand. For me personally, I was glad to be out… Read More
On our last morning in Sydney as we prepared to leave on our cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, I didn’t want the rain to deter me from getting out and exploring before the cruise. One of the areas I wanted to visit was the Lindt Chocolate Café in Martin Place and with an umbrella in… Read More
Summer’s coming! If you’re like me, you know you want to work out, but when you travel, it’s often hard to fit in a workout. So what can you do? Pack your pre workout stack into your suitcase, along with your favorite gym wear and there will be no room for excuses. You can skip… Read More
Sometimes all you want is a really good cup of coffee. If I’ve learned anything lately, I’ve learned that some of the best coffee I’ve ever had in my life has been the coffee of Australia and New Zealand. Before heading out on our 12-night cruise on the Celebrity Solstice out of Sydney, we braved… Read More
On a bright and sunny day in Sydney, I decided to go for a run and take in the view from Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just kidding! As you can see, it was cold, grey, and gloomy, but I wasn’t about to let that stop me from grabbing my camera and going for a run. Most… Read More
Perhaps Sydney isn’t known for its pancakes, but does it matter? When you’re hungry, sometimes you’ll go to crazy lengths for a proper meal. On this particular day in Sydney, we headed straight for Pancakes on the Rocks after a morning run. As you can tell from the name, the restaurant is located in The Rocks in… Read More
On my previous trip to Sydney, I didn’t get a chance to walk The Rocks, a tourist precinct and historic area located on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour. Since my hotel was nearby, it seemed natural to venture out to The Rocks on my first afternoon in Sydney. Löwenbräu Keller On this gorgeous day… Read More
