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.
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 […]
Expat Guide To Living La Vida Loca – Part 2
Also read: Expat Guide To Living La Vida Loca – Part 1 There has to be a reason why Mexico is quickly becoming one of the most popular Expat locations on the planet. With over 2 million Expats already living in this amazing country we all want to know, “what’s the secret?”. Well, in part […]
Expats | Live Like Royalty In These Countries
We can’t all afford to stay at The Plaza in New York or The Savoy in London, with rooms going for around $600USD a night, at least not very often, but there is a way to live in this luxury for just a fraction of the price. I am a lover of decadence and unfortunately […]
Expat Guide To Living La Vida Loca – Part 1
Mexico is one of the top destinations for world-wide travellers. With their amazing beaches, interesting history, all year round good weather, friendly locals and good quality of life for expats, you can see why it’s one of the top places for foreigners to set down roots and live the Expat life.
Know Before You Go | Swimming With Whale Sharks
Photo Credit thesaltyfern.com Where Should I Do It? Swimming with whale sharks is a world-wide bucket list activity, for both professional divers and curious travellers alike. Luckily for us, there are many locations all over the world where in-season sightings of these fascinating creatures is almost guaranteed. Which begs the question, “where should I do […]
Be Prepared | Foreign Laws And Etiquette – Part 4
In this part, we’ll discuss cultural differences in law and etiquette, and how to prepare yourself in order to avoid any misconceptions.
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.
