Touring Hobart, Tasmania Maybe you’re not rich and famous and can’t travel the world at your leisure for months at a time. Don’t worry – most people can’t and that includes me. That means sometimes I arrive at a destination and might only have a few days to discover it. When on a cruise, I… Read More
In my wildest dreams I never once thought I would ever end up traveling to Tasmania, but here I was arriving into the port of Hobart, Tasmania. In case you didn’t know, Hobart is the capital of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded as a penal colony in 1804, Hobart is the second oldest… 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
Here are a few of the blogs that I follow that I think you’ll enjoy. Cruise Blogs Cruise Maven Travel the World without Flying Popular Cruising: Cruise reviews & behind-the-scenes of cruising Royal Caribbean Blog: Unofficial blog about Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Travel Blogs EuroTravelogue: Chronicles of wondrous European journeys. Globetotting: A travel blog for families who… Read More
In addition to Travel Shop Girl, Marian also has been showcased in and has had her work featured elsewhere, both in print and on the Internet. The Daily Meal: Reviews, articles, and contributions Travel+Leisure: 19 Instagrams That Will Convince You to Take a Stopover Vacation in Iceland Tour Radar: Visiting Iceland in Summer vs. Winter… Read More
I’m a travel writer who is obsessed with seeing as much of the world as humanly possible. I grew up in Warwick, New York and received my B.A. in English from the University of New Hampshire and my Master’s degree in English (Simmons College – Boston). The travel bug bit my hard on her first… 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
Before that fateful night three years ago, the Costa Concordia was a name known probably only to those living in Europe and maybe a handful of people in the United States. But at 9:45 pm on January 13, 2012, that all changed. With over 4,000 passengers and crew members onboard, after the ship struck a rock near… Read More
On my recent visit to Iceland, I could hardly contain my excitement when I landed on terra firma in Iceland. Why? I was able to secure a spot in a Northern Lights Hunt – Jeep Tour to go out and look for the Northern Lights. By that I mean in all of my prior trips… Read More
If you think that dining on a cruise ship is all buffets all the time, well, you’re wrong. With 25 restaurants onboard Oasis of the Seas, you’re bound to find a dining option or two that suits your palate perfectly. I’m covering the restaurants I visited during my October 2014 transatlantic sailing, but keep in… Read More