Category Archives: international

Glasgow, Scotland

Posted on July 27, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Today we dock in Greenock, a port city for Glasgow in the lowlands of Scotland.  Glasgow itself is considered a port city, but the channel is so dry, that larger boats can no longer get in.  Glasgow is the largest … Continue reading →

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Belfast, Northern Ireland

Posted on July 21, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Today we are in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and part of the British Empire.  As such, the Queen has a residence here.  We are taking a brief city tour and then going to , the Queen’s home when she is visiting … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man

Posted on July 20, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Today we tender into the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland.  The sea terminal is at Douglas, the island’s capital.  The Isle of Man is the home to the “famous” TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle races … Continue reading →

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Liverpool, England

Posted on July 18, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Today we are back in England with a visit to Liverpool. There is a big excursion to the Liverpool Cathedral tonight, so we decided to make this our sea day and stay on board. Other than being the home of … Continue reading →

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Dublin, Ireland

Posted on July 16, 2015 by travelbynatasha

The Next day found us with improved weather and docked in the Irish capital of Dublin. Dublin is a Viking city dating from 988. With Irish Independence in 1922, Dublin became the capital of the Republic of Ireland, today Ireland’s … Continue reading →

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Kissing the Blarney Stone: Cobh and Cork, Ireland

Posted on July 15, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Natasha celebrated her birthday by adding another new country, Ireland, and kissing the Blarney Stone. Today we docked in Cobh on the southeastern coast of the Republic of Ireland. The weather was absolutely miserable with sheets of rain coming down … Continue reading →

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Natasha goes on Holiday: Guernsey, Channel Islands

Posted on July 15, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Rocky and I are off on an adventure to celebrate his college graduation. Anticipating nice cool weather, we are cruising the British Isles with stops in the Channel Islands, Ireland, Isle of Man, Liverpool, Belfast, and the Isle of Skye … Continue reading →

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A Lounge Lizard in Cabo San Lucas

Posted on March 4, 2015 by travelbynatasha

We started our second day in Cabo with a fabulous Fortunado breakfast.  Then I just rolled over to the pool to wait until it was time for my 90-minute massage.  After the massage and a shower (can’t stand to hang … Continue reading →

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Cabo San Lucas, Post Hurricane

Posted on March 3, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Our couples travel group is headed back to Cabo for another winter vacation, leaving behind a temperature of 34 for 86 degrees Fahrenheit.  We had already booked our house in Pedregal when the Hurricane Odile hit in September 2014.  The … Continue reading →

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Frankfurters and a Farewell in Frankfurt

Posted on December 27, 2014 by travelbynatasha

We arrived early at our last stop Frankfurt.  We will have the day here and then fly out tomorrow.  It is a rainy and cold morning when we set out.  Passengers have a choice between a city tour and a … Continue reading →

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