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Mmmm Cruise

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Just over 6 days until I set sail for the Caribbean not that I am counting but I cannot wait. Something I am really looking forward to is the food which runs the gamut from quick buffet style to the full dining room sit down meals. Normally we will partake in the full dining room experience and something I discovered which I cannot get enough of is Strawberry Bisque. It is a soup which is served cold and it has strawberries mmmmm strawberries. I absolutely love strawberries and could eat them for every meal. Cannot wait to enjoy some Strawberry Bisque. So delicious and probably not good for me but it has strawberries which is a fruit so it cannot be all bad.

Home Sweet Home

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I was out the other night and someone asked me if there was someplace I had thought about where I would like to live. To be honest I have thought about this and occasionally I find myself browsing web pages looking at places around the world. On the one hand living on a beach with a small house and laid back lifestyle appeals to me. Escape from the world and enjoy a quiet life on my own stretch of beach. Of course I am way too young to be hiding on a beach I still have too much fun and so much travelling I need to do. So this brings me to my next place which would be Paris in a little apartment off the beaten track but close enough that would allow me to get into some mischief and explore what life has to offer. Paris offers so much including the ability to travel throughout Europe with easy access to so many places. Also on my radar is Mykonos one of the Greek islands which I think would offer both a laid back and a wild side and is close enough to some of places I would want to travel.

Now if I figure out where I want to go who wants to be my significant other on my adventure?

Reading into It

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Recently I have been considering whether I should get an EBook reader as I think it will be more convenient for travel. I was looking at an IPAD type contraption but I think I will wait for those to develop a little more before I go down that path.

Having said that I think I will get an IPAD or similar device in the future as my travel computer replacement but in the meantime instead of buying more books in paper form I think taking the technological step makes the most sense. Now the problem I am having is which one should I choose, I think I have it narrowed down to the Sony Touch. It has some good features and accepts a good variety of formats which makes it quite versatile. Still I am torn with maybe waiting and getting an IPAD. I hate when I have to make a choice like this, why can’t it be simple.

On the Cruise Ship Again.

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Not that I am excited but in 89 days I am going to sea again, I cannot wait as it has been a long year without a break. I am looking at the shore excursions and thinking about a week in the tropics. Even though I have booked a cruise for January I am also looking at May-June for my next cruise but have not decided where I am going at the moment. Maybe the Caribbean again or Mexico, not sure but I know I want to go somewhere warm and tropical.

Header Picture – The Cruise

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I changed my Header picture to one I took on one of my cruises. The reason for the change, I am going on another cruise Yay!!. January I am headed to Miami and then onto the Carnival Destiny for a five day cruise to Nassau and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas and Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos. Cruising has become the travel of choice for me as I appreciate the simplicity of arranging a cruise and with a little research you can find a reasonably priced cruise. The major benefit I like is the simple fact that you are moving and seeing different places.

I am looking at planning another cruise in May, anyone wanna join me?

Travelling Man

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While the last several months have been a blur with all the travel I have been doing for work I have had the opportunity to experiment with different carry-on bags and combinations of bags. What I have discovered is my current favorite Maxpedition Vulture 3 day pack is good for 2-3 days of business travel but I need something different for anything beyond 3 days. I started to look at what else is available only to discover I am more confused then when I started my search. Should I go with a wheeled bag, a backpack or a shoulder bag, each type has their benefits and things I do not like. The wheeled bags are traditionally heavier and dependent on the internal structure may have less internal space but the benefit of not having to carry a bag is a nice feature. A backpack has the benefit of ease of carrying while keeping the hands free, which is a great thing while travelling. One challenge with backpacks is carrying one on my bag causes me to overheat and sweat which when travelling is not a good thing. This leaves me with a shoulder bag which if I select the right one will give me the right combination of space required and carrying convenience. When I travel I usually have my laptop and DSLR camera in my bag.

So far my research has pointed me at a couple of different bags, Red Oxx Air Boss which seems to be a good quality shoulder bag, not cheap but you have to pay for quality. Also looked at the Maxpedition Fliegerduffel whose products are military grade and extremely durable. Even looked at a wheelie from Eagle Creek the Tarmac 22″ wheelie bag which comes highly recommended. Not sure which one I will get or maybe I will find another one which will work for me. The search continues…

Single Supplement

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Every time I look at places I want to travel including cruises and all-inclusive resorts, I find that because I am single and will probably travel by myself I would be charged a supplement. How much is this “Supplement” well in most cases it is 100 to 150% of the advertised price In essence I take whatever the offer is and double it. Kinda pisses me off that I cannot book last minute due to work considerations otherwise I probably could get some deals. Instead if I want to go on a cruise or an all inclusive I am forced to pay exorbitant prices. While I can understand why the supplement is charged you would figure that there would be a deal somewhere. Aargh! I am not a happy camper.

Go Go Gadget

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Kinda catchy! Due to the changes at my job I am traveling a lot more and on really short notice. Because of this I have had to put together a ‘Go Bag’ which is my quick grab and go bag. The bag I am using is my Maxpedition Vulture backpack I received from my brother and his wife a couple of years ago. It has been with me on my world travels and still looks brand new. What I love about this bag is the versatility and toughness. It stands up to all kinds of abuse and even though it has been with me on all my travels over the past 3 years it still looks brand new. Since I get so many questions about my bag I was wondering what bag others use for their main short term travel bag? Do you have a favorite backpack, duffel or sling pack?

My Go Bag

Travel Dilemmas

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Not that I am able to travel at the moment but I have certainly been looking at places to go and things to do. As I am totally busy at work I cannot really get away at least until August or September so I am in planning stage for a trip to somewhere. I was thinking of taking a cruise out of Mobile or New Orleans but I have two problems, the oil spill may cause some issues and more importantly I have no one to go with me. As cruise lines like to fill the cabins if I go alone I will have to pay for two people even if I go alone.

So I decided to look at other options and see what I could do by myself but what I am finding is the costs do not compare to some of the prices for cruises which includes meals and a bed. If I goto an all-inclusive I will pay 2,3 or more times the amount I will for a cruise and not sure how much I would enjoy it. Could go on a road trip but again the cost and the fact that I want to relax so I think road trip is out. Then I thought about a stay-cation which has some benefits, not really what I had in mind but worth a look I guess. Arranging a vacation should not be this hard or this much stress. Oh well I will figure out something as I need something to look forward to sooner rather than later.