Monthly Archives: April 2020

Cruise Ship Cabins on MSC Lirica

MSC Lirica has the same standard cabin types as most cruise ships with suites as well as balcony, oceanview, and interior cabins. These cabins come with varying degrees of service, with the higher service levels going to the suites or … Continue reading

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Busan Tower and Gujke Market

Holland America Westerdam docked in Busan, South Korea on a slightly hazy, mostly sunny day. The haze could have been either weather or pollution or maybe a little of both. Since we just had the one Korean port everyone had … Continue reading

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Easy Gluten Free Vegan Maple Pecan Cookies

Maple Pecan Cookies INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups oat flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt ¼ cup brown sugar ½ cup coconut ½ cup pecans 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons milk of choice … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Cruise Line Stocks

Anyone who does much cruising has a lot to gain by adding cruise line stocks to their portfolio. In normal times these are good stocks that gain value over time. Some of them pay dividends. And if you own 100 … Continue reading

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The Cruise that Wasn’t

Shortly before Covid-19 hit and brought the world to a standstill, My sister and I booked a Pacific Coastal cruise on Celebrity Eclipse which was to set sail on May 3rd. This one-week cruise would have sailed round trip from … Continue reading

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