Hi guys, The quote I found for you today is simple and I want to ask you a question: Do you live or do you exist? “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” – Oscar Wilde Happy Thursday! Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – TO EXIST OR TO LIVE
Hi all, I came across today’s quote and it really made me think. A deep quote that is very fitting especially during Covid-19 time. The destination matters, but the way we think about the destination, the journey and all the things that come along with that matters maybe even more than the destination itself as the quote implies. We all want to have our summer … Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – THE RIGHT MINDSET
The UK is famous for its monarchs, its beautiful villages and its many manor houses and castles. Often these magnificent properties came with lots of acres of land that were used for different purposes. Around London, many famous palaces are still in use and many of them are open to the public for viewings and visits. Bushy Park, located just on the outskirts of London in … Continue reading EXPLORING THE ROYAL PARKS IN LONDON – BUSHY PARK PHOTO DIARY
Hi all, The weather is gorgeous here in the UK for the past days and it is just so uplifting. I am always happy when the sun is shining, even if I am boiling like a roasted chicken. But thank good for ice cream and cold cocktails! 🙂 “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zan I love this … Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – RIDING THE WAVES
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are at the cruise port, but your ship is not there? Well, I have and I must tell you it is not fun at all. In fact, it is scary and very, very, very stressful. This happened to me a few years ago. I booked a cruise around Japan and was very much looking forward … Continue reading AT THE CRUISE PORT, BUT WHERE IS THE SHIP!?
This year, I am definitely looking at a holiday in the UK. I am not comfortable stepping into an air plane just yet and still want to avoid people as much as I can in order to avoid contracting Covid-19. Some may say I am silly, but then again it is about my health, the people I care about and everyone else. Still, I do … Continue reading THE BENEFITS OF A STAYCATION
Hi guys, Welcome back to another Travel Thursday Quote! I love today’s quote as I have experienced it myself many, many times over the past years and it is one of those things that are just true. “It is not the destination where you end up, but the mishaps and memories you create along the way.” – Penelope Riley Often the little mishaps turn into … Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – IMPORTANT MISHAPS
Hong Kong is on many people’s bucket list and over the years has gained popularity. I managed to visit just before the unrest started back in 2019, but hopefully things will calm done and lots of tourist will go and visit again. It is a very interesting and unusual region. Hong Kong has lots to offer and if you are travelling on a budget, there … Continue reading 10 FREE THINGS TO DO IN HONG KONG
I love formal nights. It is as simple as that. I am always looking forward to them during a cruise. I do not get the chance to dress up a lot and by that I mean wearing pretty cocktail dresses or evening gowns, spending an hour on doing my hair, putting on that lipstick that I normally do not dare to wear, but secretly love … Continue reading MY FAVOURITE DRESSES FOR CRUISE FORMAL NIGHTS
Hi everyone, What ever we see, wherever we are and what ever we do, is a part of us. Travel is a big part of our lives and shapes us in one way or another. “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” – Anita Desai Happy Thursday! Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – A PART OF ME
We already explored the public areas on MS Roald Amundsen such as the Science Center, lounge areas, restaurants, gym, sauna and of course the pool deck. In this post I want to show you some of the cabins that I had the pleasure of viewing. All cabins on MS Roald Amundsen are outside cabins and the majority come with their own balcony. Overall I can … Continue reading HURTIGRUTEN – SHIP VISIT MS ROALD AMUNDSEN CABINS
Hi all, Escaping into another world can be great and what better way to escape and forget everything around us than to read a really catching and engaging book? “What I want in a good beach read is sunshine, drama, easy-reading and transportation to another world and other people’s problems.” – Jane Green Well, I cannot go to the beach right now to get a … Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – A GOOD READ
Last year in 2019, I had the pleasure and chance of participating in a ship tour of Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen, the first ever Hybrid Expedition Ship in the world. It is the most environmental friendly and sustainable expedition ship there is right now, with the exception of MS Fridtjof Nansen, her sister ship of course. The use of hybrid technology reduces fuel consumption as … Continue reading HURTIGRUTEN – SHIP VISIT MS ROALD AMUNDSEN PUBLIC AREAS
Hi everyone, All our hopes and dreams of going abroad this summer have been put on ice for now here in the UK and for many other countries, too. And lots of us will think twice about going abroad this year anyways, I assume. I know I am looking for a staycation, if this is possible at all as most places are still closed. Moreover, … Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – CALL IT A PLAN
Hi all, Forget about Spring. Summer is here in the UK! It is super hot these past days, the sun is out and I am just loving it. I am going to the park every day now to soak up some sun and to recharge. Lockdown started to get to me over the past weeks, but the sun is bringing some much needed change and positivity. … Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – SUNSHINE WHEREVER
My initial post on My Covid – 19 Travel Cancellation Experience came out on 14.04.2020, which is over a month ago now. I thought it is appropriate to write a follow up post or provide you with an update on my progress, or should I better say non – progress? I also want to provide you with a possible solution if you find yourself in … Continue reading UPDATE ON MY COVID – 19 TRAVEL CANCELLATION EXPERIENCE: EXPEDIA AND CARNIVAL CRUISE
Hi guys, I found today’s quote rather fitting, considering the lockdown situation we find ourselves in. I lately hear a lot of people saying that they started to look at their life and their environment, especially their neighbourhood, with new eyes. They look more closely and have a more in depth experience than before. This includes me as well. I am getting to know my … Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – NEW EYES
We are all longing for the day that we can travel again to explore new places. I am no different and am really missing my weekends going to the National Trust, the drives around Wales and of course my cruise holiday that I had to cancel. But there are a few things that we can all do to get our travel fix, in one way … Continue reading HOW I AM GETTING MY TRAVEL FIX DURING LOCKDOWN
Hi guys, This week, I am seeking power in nature. It is such a pleasure to go for a walk with no one around, except nature. Listening to the birds and bees is peaceful and grounds me. It is a time where I do not think about anything, it is my time to recharge. “Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience.” – Ralph … Continue reading TRAVEL THURSDAY QUOTE – THE POWER OF NATURE
I do not know about you, but I get jealous very often when I see amazing pictures on Instagram, Twitter and Travel Magazines of holiday snaps. Like this one: I mean, how do these people take these perfect looking pictures? I always thought I took decent or good enough pictures, before I started blogging that is! Since I started using my own pictures more and … Continue reading THE PERFECT TIME TO EXPERIMENT WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
