A visit to the port of Chania in Crete This port of call is an easy one to navigate. There is a bus that collects you directly a the port that costs just Euro 1,50 each way. It drops you off directly on the outside of the old port town of Chania. The first thing … Continue reading A port call to Chania Crete in Greece
Author: wayneatherholt
Museum and tourism professional with over 25 years of successful museum experience with expertise in earned income and revenue models, finance, fundraising, marketing and general administration. Avid and enthusiastic traveler.
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Kusadasi Turkey Shore Excursions
Port of Kusadasi Turkey A lot of cruise ships call in at this popular port on the Mediterranean and we were excited to visit as neither of us had been to Turkey before. As with most ports, we decided to do our own shore excursion. We didn't need a visa and didn't need to pay … Continue reading Kusadasi Turkey Shore Excursions
Aer Lingus: Europe & UK via Dublin can save Money!
A low cost alternative to transatlantic flying to Europe: Aer Lingus I'm always looking for a bargain. Ever since the days of Freddie Laker, I've hunted bargains in flights crossing the Atlantic. Lately it has seemed rather challenging to find anything truly considered a bargain. So while playing with city pairs and all sorts of … Continue reading Aer Lingus: Europe & UK via Dublin can save Money!
When Acceptable Service Turns Bad: A Hospitality Lesson
Dublin Airport Hilton: A hospitality experience gone bad. While I certainly didn't set out to do a review of an airport hotel, I felt that the lessons learned here could help others in the hospitality industry. It is a fairly common problem in the hospitality industry to get service workers to learn how to recover … Continue reading When Acceptable Service Turns Bad: A Hospitality Lesson
An Affordable way to see Amsterdam, Netherlands
Haarlem - Amsterdam, Netherlands We had booked up our flight already and planned to take the train out and had two nights in Amsterdam to plan for. Quickly it was becoming evident that hotel accommodation in the city was going to be very expensive as compared to other destinations and even other European major cities. … Continue reading An Affordable way to see Amsterdam, Netherlands
An excursion on Mykonos Island on your own
Mykonos Town - Ano Mera - Kalafati Beach If arriving by cruise ship there will be taxis to go to the town right at the port - It was something like 5 or 8 Euros and not a long ride - but not something I'd suggest walking either and I've done walking from ports to … Continue reading An excursion on Mykonos Island on your own
Lyle Hill, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
Lyle Hill in Greenock This west coast of Scotland town, which sees a number of cruise ships each year, is a place I spent most of my summers as a youth. So, it holds a special place in my heart and every now and then I think it would be great to go back permanently. … Continue reading Lyle Hill, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
Sloppy Sam’s and the Campo di Fiori, Rome
Looking for very good food with excellent people watching in a typical Roman Piazza complete with a market and gorgeous fountains? Look no further than one of my fave spots in Rome, now quite a bit more touristy than it once was, the Campo di Fiori. We ate at Sloppy Sam's in Rome because it … Continue reading Sloppy Sam’s and the Campo di Fiori, Rome
The Willow Tea Room, Buchanan Street, Glasgow – Charles Rennie Mackintosh
An afternoon break while shopping in Glasgow City Centre Whether it is a break from shopping or a destination tea, the Willow Tea Room in Buchanan Street is always delightful with excellent food. I hadn't been here since 1998 and was pleased to be able to come back after so many years to find it … Continue reading The Willow Tea Room, Buchanan Street, Glasgow – Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Our Chihuahuas in pictures
Just a few chihuahua pictures to entertain.
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