Italy

Cruising the Adriatic and Dalmatian Coast

Cruising the Adriatic and Dalmatian Coast

After weeks of hauling backpacks and navigating bus stations, the rugged travellers have traded in their hiking shoes for deck chairs — time for a little luxury at sea. Setting Sail from Rome About a month ago, while searching for a repositioning cruise from New Zealand back to Canada for next year, I stumbled upon this 21-day cruise through the Adriatic and beyond —...

Thanksgiving with Friends, Geneva and Rome

Thanksgiving with Friends, Geneva and Rome

After two whirlwind months through Africa and Spain, our journey took a gentler turn — a chance to reconnect with friends, enjoy familiar comforts, and savour a slice of home abroad before our next big adventure. A Warm Swiss Welcome We arrived in Geneva expecting customs, border control, and at least one stamp in the passport — but apparently, Switzerland trusts...