I first wrote about my new Samsonite 3-piece set of luggage in a previous post. In that post, I told you about the benefits of such a set for when you are going to be gone for a long time; the primary one is that they nest together for easy storage. I am now on…
Tag: Cruise
TRAVEL TIP #101: Ocean Cruising and Cruise Lines
It is somewhat appropriate that this tip on ocean cruising is first appearing today — the day that I am beginning a 73-day Grand Africa Voyage aboard Holland America’s Zuiderdam (pictured at left). We are scheduled to visit 21 countries and 26 ports before returning to our origination port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is…
73-Day Grand Africa Voyage
I will soon be heading out on the longest cruise of my life. Well, the longest so far. Perhaps in a couple years I’ll go on cruises that are even longer. I am really excited about this cruise — for several reasons. Most of the cruises I have been on have been as a speaker….
TRAVEL TIP #410: Nested Luggage for Long Stays
Most of the times that I talk about packing for travel, my mantra is typically, “Travel light.” By that, I mean you can probably take everything you need in a backpack and a suitcase that qualifies as a “carry-on” when you’re flying. Those who know me have heard me say that I can take everything…