Monthly Archives: February 2025

Tahiti Van Tour

Following our missed port in Kiritimati, we arrived in Papeete, Tahiti at noon, a couple hours ahead of Holland America Noordam’s scheduled 2pm arrival. We had nothing planned for that day, but found people with signs for bus or taxi … Continue reading

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Skagway Yukon Tour

The White Pass Railroad is by far the most popular excursion in Skagway. The main one goes up to the top of the mountain just over the Canadian border and back down again without ever leaving the train, though there … Continue reading

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Valentines Day on Enchanted Princess

Where better to spend Valentines Day than on the cruise line of the original Love Boat? Though it’s not the Pacific Princess of the old Love Boat TV show, Enchanted Princess is still a Princess ship. It’s newer, bigger, more … Continue reading

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Budapest Panoramic Tour

Budapest Our 15-day river cruise on Viking Skirner began on the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary. The Danube divides Budapest passing between the historic cities of Buda and Pest, now connected by 7 bridges. The Buda side is hilly with … Continue reading

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