We recently went on our first repositioning cruise from Vancouver to Tokyo on the Celebrity Millennium. It was 15 days of pure bliss as we crossed the pacific ocean with stops in Alaska, Hakodate and Otaru, Japan. We fell in love with cruising last year and while on board our first cruise someone mentioned they had a …
My wife and I have spent over 500 nights in hotels and on cruise ships. One of the most important factors that will make or break a stay for us is VALUE. Does it give you good bang for your buck!? Two of the most popular ways to vacation right now are cruising and all …
We were able to experience the Shinkansen bullet train in all its speedy glory on our trip to Japan. We had two separate trips. The first was from Yokohama to Gifu and the other was from Nagoya to Tokyo. Both experiences were completely different which gave us great insight on what types of luggage you …
Japan. One of the most fascinating and intriguing cultures of all time. For many people, traveling to Japan is either at the top of their bucket list, or it remains one of their top travel experiences. Spending a week travelling through central Japan, I can now see why. It’s an absolutely magical island with so …
One of the highlights of our trip to Japan was a stop at the Seki Hamono Museum in Seki, Gifu. Seki is well known for being the third largest producer in the world of high-quality cutlery. Traditionally the environment was perfect for forging the ultimate samurai swords. An abundance of water combined with coal and …
When I used to think of cruising, I imagined my grandmother and her friends shuffling on the ship in Tampa, getting ready for a big week of card playing and deck walking. Mix that with claustrophobic cabins and dial-up like speeds of internet, and it just wasn’t an attractive vacation option for me. How things …
Even though Royal Caribbean owns Celebrity, we noticed each brand is going after totally different demographics. If you want to know which brand Kashlee and I liked most, keep reading to the end. Each cruise line has it’s own special offerings that makes it unique. When comparing Celebrity VS Royal Caribbean, here are the top 5 differences we noticed on board.
Nobody wants to look like a noob tourist in London. I have legit anxiety about being labelled as that ‘Lost Canadian’, with my messy unfolded map, overflowing fanny pack, and sighs of desperation.
In London, there are cultural differences, unsaid rules, and etiquette faux pas I will give you the heads up on. These tips will help you see London like a local and avoid the top tourist mistakes.
Daniel Kuelblboeck from Germany’s “Pop Idol” is missing after reportedly going overboard on a cruise from Hamburg to New York <figure> <img width=”644″ height=”429″ src=”https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Daniel-Kueblboeck.jpg” alt=”Daniel Kueblboeck missing” srcset=”https://i2.wp.com/www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Daniel-Kueblboeck.jpg?w=644&ssl=1 644w, https://i2.wp.com/www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Daniel-Kueblboeck.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i2.wp.com/www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Daniel-Kueblboeck.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1 360w, https://i2.wp.com/www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Daniel-Kueblboeck.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w” sizes=”(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px” /> <figcaption>Daniel Kueblboeck</figcaption> </figure> The Canadian Coast Guard has been called in to assist in …
For Canada and most of the northern U.S, the cool nights starting in late August are just a foreshadow of the impending bitter cold approaching. For 7 months we all dream of winter getaways to exotic destinations while we wait for summer to return. Less dreaming, more doing! It’s the absolute perfect time to book …
Everyone has dreamed about it. That day where you quit your job, sell everything you own and start traveling the world. The weight of bills, deadlines, monotonous routines, same thing day in and day out, all erased by a never-ending adventure of a life on the road.
It has always been a dream of mine to fly Qatar Airways Business Class. When I found tickets 70% cheaper than normal to fly on lay flat seats on the a350 and 787, I took them!