Category Archives: cruises

Bratislava, Slovakia

Posted on December 4, 2013 by travelbynatasha

We woke this morning to a glorious sight.  Opening the window, we saw the sun just rising and highlighting the Danube in amazing color.   It looked blue to me.  An hour before our anticipated arrival we went through the largest … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Budapest

Posted on December 3, 2013 by travelbynatasha

I slept in a little late this morning.  Ok, I had to be on the bus at 9 and I woke up at 8:20 am still needing a shower, breakfast, and to pack my day bag.  I made it, wet … Continue reading →

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Budapest or Bust

Posted on December 2, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Natasha is back.  After many months of domestic travel, Boris and I are off again to several international destinations.  This time we are trying a river cruise leaving from Budapest, Hungary and ending in Passau, Germany.  We will visit four … Continue reading →

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The Gateway of India and the Elephanta Caves, Mumbai

Posted on May 2, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Today we are in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay.  The late arrival of the pilot and the customs officials meant we missed our noon arrival and tours left later than expected.  We are doing a full day tour of Mumbai … Continue reading →

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Goa, India “Pearl of the Orient”

Posted on May 1, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Today was are in docked in the Indian state of Goa, the smallest in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population.  It is on the west coast of India on the Arabian Sea.  It was ruled … Continue reading →

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Sea Days on the Azamara Journey AKA Boris and the Showgirl

Posted on April 30, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Ah, sea days.  Some cruisers don’t like them.  But in my opinion, sea days are what put the vacation in a cruise.  Otherwise, you will just go home more tired and sunburned than when you left.  We have quite a … Continue reading →

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India Finally!! Kochi, the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”

Posted on April 27, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Boy what a hassle it is to get into India for American, Brits, and Australians.  First we had to get a visa before we left home; then, we had to personally present ourselves to pick up our passport on the … Continue reading →

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Galle, Sri Lanka

Posted on April 26, 2013 by travelbynatasha

Today is our second day in Sri Lanka and we are going south to Galle by bus.  A new toll road has been completed in the last year that significantly shortens the trip.  (Toll road time 1 hour, 11 minutes; … Continue reading →

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

Posted on April 25, 2013 by travelbynatasha

After three straight days at sea, we docked at Colombo, Sri Lanka.  Colombo is the main port and largest city in Sri Lanka.  We had breakfast on our terrace overlooking the cranes of the busy harbor.  We tour the city … Continue reading →

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Penang, Malaysia

Posted on April 20, 2013 by travelbynatasha

We docked early at Penang, Malaysia.  Penang is an island in the Strait of Malacca with a good supply of fresh drinking water that made it a great transit point for traders.  Even today, the fresh, soft water is plentiful.  … Continue reading →

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