Life is a patchwork of experiences
I am sharing all my expereinces about what a Princess cruise to Antarctica is really like, including my packing list for the 4 days of scenic cruising in Antarctica.
“This is unlike any other cruise you have experienced before! It’s an adventure and we are all explorers!” – Captain Todd McBain of the Sapphire Princess.
I wasn’t on board the ship for very long before the captain set the tone for the next 16 days – and he was right, it certainly was an unforgettable adventure!
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I share all my Sapphire Princess dining expereinces from my 16 day cruise to South America and Antarctica
My cruise on the Sapphire Princess to South America and Antarctica was a dream come true. It had everything I had come to expect from a Princess cruise, including lots of good food.
In this detailed Sapphire Prince review I share information and a lot of photos from my recent cruise, including a review of my cabin and all the ship’s public spaces.
I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate my birthday than with a special cruise on the Sapphire Princess.
This guide has all the information needed to make an informed decision about which Princess cruises drinks package or Princess Fare package to choose. I keep this post updated with the latest Princess Cruises information.
Princess has instituted new rules and prices for their Plus and Premier fare packages, which apply to sailings beginning in 2026. I have updated this article accordingly.
One of the most common questions I see about a Princess cruise is which of the Princess cruises drinks packages or fare packages is the best. I have put together this guide to help cruisers (especially first-time Princess cruisers) make that decision. I keep this post updated with the most current information from Princess.
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I grew up in Chicago and still visit a few times a year. Over the years, I have stayed at some very nice hotels in the city. These are my favorites.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
I grew up in Chicago and still visit frequently and after traveling the world, it still remains my favorite city. Here is a list of my 25 top things to do in a Chicago.
Frank Sinatra said it best when he sang “My Kind of town Chicago is”. In the “Windy City”, there is a wide range of sights and things to do in Chicago for all interests. Here is my list of the top 25 Chicago attractions in my favorite city.
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The best Chicago street art comes in many forms – and it is free.
Growing up in Chicago I used to spend my teenage summers hanging out along the lakeshore, biking, swimming and sunning. Sometimes I would spend my day at one of the many sandy beaches, but more often than not, I would just bike the length of the rocks along the lakefront.
Those large limestone blocks were put in place in the early part of the 20th century to prevent erosion, but they eventually became a canvas for local want-to-be artists who covered them with cans of spray paint and multi colored paint brushes. This was the Chicago street art of my youth.
Chicago is a popular tourist destination. I often visit Chicago in winter for a budget friendly weekend break with cheaper flights, hotels and restaurant deals.
Chicago winters get a bad rap. Yes, Chicago is called the “Windy City” for a reason, and winters there do still get snowy and cold. But like everywhere else in the world, global warming has had its impact here as well, and Chicago winters are nowhere near as frigid as they were when I grew up there in the 70’s and 80’s.
If you are looking to visit Chicago on a budget, then consider a winter weekend break in my favorite city as your best option.
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Another eventful year of travel is coming to a close. I had a little less travel time than in past years, but then it is all relative. I still managed to explore various parts of the world for 152 days in 2025. Boats, planes, trains, and automobiles were all part of the adventure.
Like many children around the world, I grew up believing in Santa Claus. As an adult, I discovered that there is a Santa Claus, and I met him in North Pole (Alaska).
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