March 27, 2026 We had an overnight stay in Bangkok and used some of our many travel points to stay at the lovely Landmark Hotel. Above are some views from our room. A rookie mistake when visiting a city is to try and see too much in a day. How do I know? Because I’ve… Read more

March 22, 2026 Sailing into Singapore is an iconic experience. The Coral Princess wove its way at dawn through a maze of anchored ships, heading toward what appears to be another ship flying through the sky. It’s the Marina Bay Sands hotel, with a platform shaped like a ship’s hull floating above three 50-story towers.… Read more

March 18, 2026 Just say the word Bali and your imagination immediately conjures up an oasis of mystical beauty and spiritual beliefs. From its undulating hillsides to its serene temples and revered artisan culture, it should come as no surprise that readers of Travel & Leisure magazine consistently rank Bali as one of the most… Read more

March 17, 2026 Thanks for traveling with us. Read more

March 11, 2026 Enen the disembarkment ramp in Fremantle is colorful! Perth, Australia is about a 30-minute train ride from the port of Fremantle. Many passengers arriving in Fremantle take the train to Perth because it is a larger city. Chongae and I have been to both cities and we much more prefer Fremantle. To… Read more

March 7, 2026 I feel like I am following the supply chain in Australia. When we were in New Plymouth the dock was filled with fresh cut timber ready to be shipped to China. Now in Burnie, the pier was packed with woodchips ready to be shipped for paper making. But what I thought was… Read more

March 2, 2026 What a beautiful welcome to the city of Sydney. Those who have cruised to Sydney know that the much-preferred docking location is at Circular Quay, right across from the Opera House. We couldn’t ask for a more ideal sail in as we saw the sunrise over the Opera House. I will share… Read more

February, 27, 2026 I love my balcony. Each morning, right before sunrise, I start my day on our balcony. I begin with some stretches with some elastic bands and then as the sun rises, I do my Daily Devotional. It makes my day feel measured. It is rare that one has the opportunity to have… Read more

February 25, 2026 Cruise companies routinely add new ports of call to cruise itineraries to entice new customers and keep seasoned travelers satisfied. New Plymouth, New Zealand, primarily a commercial port, was one such port of call. The founding fathers of cities across the world try and capture and capitalize on the uniqueness of their… Read more

February 24, 2026 Timber is big business in New Zealand. Most of New Zealand’s timber industry runs on radiata pine. It grows fast, machines easily, and is super versatile. China is the huge importer of timber from New Zealand used in its enormous construction boom. Many forest owners now plan both timber harvest income and… Read more