Category Archives: cruises

Madagascar-Natasha reaches 100 countries

Posted on January 21, 2014 by travelbynatasha

After two gorgeous days at sea, we reached the island nation of Madagascar.  I reached 100 countries on my world quest!  We are docked at the brand new port near Fort Dauphin, named the same year as the birth of … Continue reading →

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Maputo, Mozambique

Posted on January 19, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Our next stop is Maputo, Mozambique a destination clearly only included in the itinerary on the urging of their tourism agency.  During the Portuguese domination Maputo was known as Lourenco Marques.  The city, the country’s largest and its capital, is … Continue reading →

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Richard’s Bay and the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa

Posted on January 17, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Today is our last South African port, Richard’s Bay.  The community of Richard’s Bay was created in the 1976 when the need for a port in the area arose.  Tax incentives were offered to encourage industrial growth.  Population estimates range … Continue reading →

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East London and the Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve, South Africa

Posted on January 16, 2014 by travelbynatasha

After a rough night and a horrific sea day with most of the passengers having skipped at least one meal, we reached our first port on the East Cape of South Africa, East London.  East London is the only river … Continue reading →

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Cape of Good Hope, Africa

Posted on January 16, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Our second full day in Cape Town we were able to board the ship.  Our hotel shuttle driver took us directly to the pier gate where a porter took our bags into a small storage building where we did a … Continue reading →

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Cape Town, South Africa

Posted on January 4, 2014 by travelbynatasha

Well, it certainly took a while to get here,  almost 30 hours door to door.  We are in Cape Town, South Africa.  This is my first trip to this end of the African continent and we get to enjoy summer … Continue reading →

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Passau, Bavaria, Germany

Posted on December 10, 2013 by travelbynatasha

We crossed the border into Germany while we were at Breakfast this morning.  Passau is very close to Austria and the Czech Republic.  There was snow on the banks of the Danube and it continued to snow today.  Really feels … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Austria-Christkindl, Steyr, and Linz

Posted on December 9, 2013 by travelbynatasha

2/3rds of the passengers on the boat are going to Salzburg today.  If Boris and I weren’t spending a week there in March, I would be on one of those buses too.  Boris signed us up for the optional tour … Continue reading →

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Krems and the Wachau Valley, Austria

Posted on December 9, 2013 by travelbynatasha

We docked early today in Krems, Austria and after breakfast boarded buses for the Gottweig Abbey, home to the Benedictine Monks.  Boris is feeling better after 21 hours of rest.  You can actually see the Abbey, set high on a … Continue reading →

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Vienna, Austria

Posted on December 6, 2013 by travelbynatasha

We woke to a foggy Danube.  Although it was predicted to be sunny and 45 degrees, it stayed gray and right around freezing all day.  I started out without the thermals and Uggs, but added them at midday and after … Continue reading →

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