Author Archives: travelbynatasha

About travelbynatasha

I am a retired attorney who loves to travel. Several years ago I began working on a Century Club membership achieved by traveling to 100 "foreign" countries. Today, at 49 years of age the count is at 82. Many were visited on land based trips. Some were cruise ports. Some were dive sites. Most have been fascinating.

A River Cruise in the Bordeaux region of France: Prelude in Paris

Posted on July 28, 2025 by travelbynatasha

Boris and I are finally off on another adventure. The past year has included a lot of adventure-including a move to the Texas hill country-just not a lot of travel. This summer we are going on a river cruise in the Bordeaux … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international, River Cruise | Tagged Crazy Horse Paris, europe, France, French 75, Harry's New York Bar, Janette Bar de la Mer, Le Pre Catelan, Maison Astor, notre-dame, Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris, travel | Leave a comment

Kristiansand, Norway

Posted on August 19, 2024 by travelbynatasha

We have two sea days as we travel from one of the northernmost points in Norway, Honningsvag, to one of the southernmost, Kristiansand, Norway. Kristiansand sits at a strategic point between Denmark and Norway in route to Sweden and Russia to … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international | Tagged Archives, Arkivet, Celebrity Apex, Eden, German Cannon, Gestapo, gestapo headquarters, heavy water, Institute for Dialogue and Conflict Resolution and the Center for Humanitarian Organizations, Kristiansand, Norway, restistance, Rudolf Kerner, Stiftelsen Arkivet | Leave a comment

Honningsvag, Norway and the North Cape in the Arctic Circle

Posted on August 17, 2024 by travelbynatasha

Our last port in the Arctic Circle is in Honningsvag, Norway, the northernmost city in mainland Norway. (I actually think this is an inaccurate description because Honningsvag is on an island, not the mainland.) In spite of its location, Honningsvag has a … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international | Tagged Honningsvag, Nordkapp, North Cape, Norway, Reindeer | Leave a comment

In the Arctic Circle: Tromso, Norway

Posted on August 5, 2024 by travelbynatasha

After a day at sea when we crossed into the Arctic Circle, we reached Tromso, Norway. We had expected more fanfare, even a simple announcement from the bridge when we crossed. We slipped in and that was that. Even the sea day’s lecture … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international | Tagged Arctic Cathedral, Celebrity Apex, Eden, Norway, Tromsdalen Chruch, Tromso | Leave a comment

Flam, Norway

Posted on July 31, 2024 by travelbynatasha

Flam, Norway sits at the end of a beautiful fjord, Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the larger Sognefjord, the world’s longest fjord. It is primarily a departure point for off-the-boat excursions, but there are some charming buildings with bars, restaurants, and souvenir … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international | Tagged Flam, Flam Railroad, Flam Railway, Flamsbana, Kjosfossen, Norway, Rallar Road, Rallarvegen, Vatnahalsen | Leave a comment

Olden, Norway

Posted on July 26, 2024 by travelbynatasha

Today’s stop aboard the Celebrity Apex is Olden Norway. Boris and I are actually going on an excursion together. The two-hour sail in through the fjord on our way to Olden was breathtaking. Why would anyone want to take a cruise to Norway? Because … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international | Tagged Celebrity Apex, Crystalize, fjords, Jostedalsbreen National Park, Lake Stryn, Magic Carpet, Norway, Olden | Leave a comment

Stavanger Norway: White Houses and RIB rides

Posted on July 24, 2024 by travelbynatasha

Today is our first stop on our cruise to the fjords of Norway including passage into the Arctic Circle, all aboard the Celebrity Apex. This in depth visit to Norway’s western coast has been on my bucket list for a while, … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international | Tagged Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Cruises, Fjord, fjords, Lysefjord, Mission Impossible Fallout, Norway, Norway's White Houses, Pulpit Rock, RIB, Stavanger, Vagabond's Cave, Whiskey Falls | Leave a comment

Headed to Norway aboard the Celebrity Apex

Posted on July 22, 2024 by travelbynatasha

Boris and I are making our second trip to Norway. The first was a one-day stop on a Baltic cruise. We are once again cruising, but this time it is an in depth visit to the fjords of Norway, even crossing into … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international | Tagged Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Norway | Leave a comment

Peggy’s Cove Fishing Village, Nova Scotia

Posted on September 22, 2023 by travelbynatasha

Today will be our final stop before reaching Boston in a few days. We are docked at Halifax, Nova Scotia. There are lots of different tour opportunities but Peggy’ Cove came up as #1 more times than not on all … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international | Tagged Canada, Celebrity summit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Peggy's Cove, Peggy's Cove Fishing village, St. Margaret's Bay | Leave a comment

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Posted on September 20, 2023 by travelbynatasha

After visiting Iceland and Greenland, our cruise through the North Atlantic continued with two sea days before we reached the coast of Canada and the island of Newfoundland. Our lecturers talked about seals (I have the perfect hat for that), … Continue reading →

Posted in cruises, international | Tagged Cabot Tower, Cabot's Tower, Canada, Cape Spear, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Signal Hill, St. John's, Yellowbelly Brewery and Public House | Leave a comment