June 1, 2026 After some time of reflection, here are 10 things I learned as part of our Hope for Today World Journey. Chongae and I will continue to travel. We have a river cruise planned for the fall from Amsterdam to Budapest, but as not to be repetitive, will only blog from cities that… Read more

May 16, 2026 After visiting all 7 continents and traveling over 120,000 nautical miles our journey that began on January 3, 2024, is coming to an end. I am certainly in a reflective mood. To my dear wife, you have been my compass. Your ever-present love and confidence in me were the inspiration for this… Read more

May 14, 2026 We sailed from Astoria, Oregon enroute to Los Angeles, California but stopped in Mexico first? That seems a little confusing! Ensenada is on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, south of San Diego and Tijuana. Cruise ships from Los Angeles commonly sail south along the California coast to Ensenada overnight.… Read more

May 10, 2026 This little gem of not quite 9,000 residents has the distinction of being the oldest continuous U.S. settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. In the late 1800’s, Astoria’s salmon canneries, forest and shipping industries turned the area into the liveliest boom town between Seattle and San Francisco. The famous Western Highway U.S.… Read more

May 8, 2026 Sparkling waters and lush evergreen forests surround the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle’s shimmering skyline and contemporary design delight with touches of old-world charm. There is a creative energy in Seattle that I will talk about in a moment, but that same energy is reflected in the city’s dynamicarchitecture. The… Read more

May 7, 2026 Vancouver is a sophisticated and culturally diverse city set against a magnificent backdrop of mountains, forests and the Pacific Ocean. It juxtaposes natural scenic beauty with exciting urban flair and offers award-winning restaurants, boutiques and cultural activities. The main cruise port in Vancouver is the Canada Place Cruise Terminal. It’s the largest… Read more

May 6, 2026 First, British Columbia, as many believe, is not its own country it is a providence of Canada. British Columbia borders the U.S. states of Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Today we visited Victoria which is on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. You can actually take a speed boat from Seattle, Washington to… Read more

May 4, 2026 Ketchikan is known as Alaska’s “First City” because it’s the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. This charming waterfront town showcases its maritime history and offers picturesque scenery, quaint architecture and an abundance of cultural delights. The first thing you see in Ketchikan is “The Rock”, it’s the… Read more

May 3, 2026 This morning as we sailed into Sitka, Alaska it is not uncommon as it is in other parts of Alaska to see low hanging clouds like the ones we experienced upon arrival. It gives you a sense of the depth of the mountain coverage, and you never know just what might be… Read more

May 2, 2026 They say the best camera is the one you have with you, and in today’s world everyone seems to have a smartphone with an even smarter camera. It’s easy to fall into the belief that if you don’t have a photo (and post it on social media) it didn’t happen. This morning… Read more