The time cruises were only for older people or the rich are long gone. I made several cruises in the Caribbean and put together my reviews on shore excursions & ships. That, with some practical cruise tips and general information, to convince you that that cruises are fun and relaxing. But at the same time […]
Cruise tips
A few cruise tips that were very helpful to me on my cruises. Always book an extra night (the night before your ship leaves) in the port you are leaving from. Especially if you’re coming from overseas. Because if you fly in to the destination you’re leaving from on the day your ship is departing […]
Entering the USA and more on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
Entering the USA? A citizen of a foreign country, wishing to enter the USA, generally must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The type of visa you must have is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. Having a […]
Practical Lisbon Info
A few Lisbon info tips: Emergency number – 112 Some safety tips – As in all major cities, keep an eye on your bag, cell phone and wallet. Be alert on public transportation, especially when it’s crowded. Electricity – Electricity voltage: 220V/50Hz Currency – Euro (EUR) Time zones – GMT/UTC +1 in Summer (London – […]
Common Italian phrases for your next trip to Italy.
In case of emergency Help! Aiuto! (eye-yoo-toh) Stop! Fermate! (fair-mah-teh) Call a doctor Chiama un medico (kee-ah-mah oon meh-dee-koh) Call an ambulance Chiama un ambulanza (kee-ah-mah oon am-boo-lan-tsa) Call the police Chiama la polizia (kee-ah-mah lah pol-ee-tsee-ah) The nearest hospital? L’ospedale più vicino? (loss-peh-dah-leh pee oovee cheenoh?) Useful phrases in Italian Yes/No Si/No (see/noh) […]
Travel in Italy: Tips
I compiled a few tips I thought would be helpful when you travel in Italy. You can have a look at my Italy Trip Itinerary with all my posts and pictures of this great trip! DRIVING I`m sure everybody is familiar with what`s been told about the Italian driving… and I have to admit, it […]