Category Archives: cruises

A River Cruise in the Bordeaux Region of France: Cadillac and the Cancan

Posted on August 4, 2025 by travelbynatasha

On our second full day aboard the SS Bon Voyage, we are once again sailing out of Bordeaux this time headed to Cadillac. We have two included tour options, a tour and tasting at a former royal residence and a … Continue reading →

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A River Cruise in the Bordeaux Region of France: Fort Medoc and Pauillac on Bastille Day

Posted on July 31, 2025 by travelbynatasha

Our first full day on the river cruise ship, Uniworld’s SS Bon Voyage, we left Bordeaux headed down the Gironde Estuary in route to Fort Medoc. The three forts that make up the ‘”Bolt of the Estuary” were developed to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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