Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 3
Previously, I covered the steps that led me to consider my first cruise and the education I received trying to navigate my way through the complex process of booking a cruise without destroying my wallet. Cruise Hacking has proved to be a whole new animal with some elements of Airline and Hotel Hacking, but with a whole new vocabulary to learn. In this last installment, I’ll cover my lively and informative phone conversations with NCL’s customer service agents, the details and lessons learned, and how I finally booked and paid for my first cruise, ever.
Thailand | The Beautiful Ao Nang Beach Of Krabi
Krabi – Ao Nang is located in the far south of Thailand on the Andaman Sea. It has an international airport across town from the beach areas and although there are separate terminals for international and domestic flights. Ticketing is located in the international terminal. You don’t need a pre-approved visa to visit Thailand. Many […]
Be Prepared | Communications – Part 5
Previous articles in this series covered the following topics in the “General Information about X” (where “X” is the country/ies I will be visiting) document I prepare for every trip outside the U.S. Part 1: obtaining foreign currency, currency-related scams, etc., Part 2: choosing, using and protecting the “plastic” you carry with you, Part 3: […]
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 2
Previously, I had gotten as far as the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) website where I was met by some really confusing and vague language about how much cruise my money would buy. I had picked out a 7-day cruise on the 2nd newest ship in their fleet, the Norwegian Getaway, and it looked like I […]
Chiang Mai | Thailand’s Mountain Jewel – Part 2
Chiang Mai is said to be the most laid back city in Thailand. In this part, we look at Buddhist temples, restaurants, more sight-seeing and what you can expect from the climate.
Chiang Mai | Thailand’s Mountain Jewel – Part 1
Chiang Mai is said to be the most laid back city in Thailand. Having been founded over 700 years ago as a walled city, it is located between two mountain ranges in the Mae Ping river plain.
Mexico | Top Craft Beer From The Riviera Maya
Mexico is best known for its strong Tequila and even stronger Mezcal. But along the sleepy Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, you will find the Riviera Maya, a place where people are extremely serious about their beer! With the very first independent brewery popping up in 2012, the art of craft beer is extremely […]
Mexican Street Food | More Than Just Tacos
Tacos are a favourite food of people from all over the world. They are covered in guilty pleasure toppings, and are always full of flavour! You can’t think of Mexico without the word Taco popping up in your head. Granted it may be after the words Sombrero, Tequila or Siesta. But get this. You may […]
Be Prepared | Tipping Etiquette In Foreign Countries – Part 3
I will address tipping and awareness of and sensitivity to the culture(s) of the country/ies you will be visiting.
Be Prepared | Using Credit / Debit Cards On Vacation – Part 2
Being prepared for your vacation means getting your credit/debit card game on point. Avoid nasty surprises and learn about finding the right card and more.
