What does it cost to spend a month living on Bowen Island just off Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada. Well, we have just spent a month house sitting and living an everyday life, so lets take a look at the figures. We spent a total of 31 days on Bowen Island house sitting, these are our costs. Let […]
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First Time Bicycling in Japan Can be Daunting
Warning, riding a bicycle in Japan is serious fun but also seriously dangerous. Actually just walking along the footpaths can be hazardous at the best of times. The footpath is shared with cyclists and both get in each other’s way. We were witness to a nasty collision in our first week in Japan, as a […]
Queen Elizabeth Maiden Visit To Kagoshima
Day 12 – March 15th. 2014. “Cunard Queen Elizabeth maiden visit to Kagoshima” We arrived into the beautiful port of Kagoshima with clear skies the sun glowing and many happy Japanese cheering and waving flags to the ship as she came alongside the pier. It is a wonderful welcome for the maiden visit of Cunard […]
Papua New Guinea lush And Volcanic
We awake early to see the land of PNG, more specific the town of Rabaul, East New Briton and the volcano ‘Tavurvur’ smoking in the distance. We are very excited and ready ourselves to hit the top deck for some good views and photos opportunities as we approach the local marina (which is very much […]
Champagne Breakfast on Queen Elizabeth
This morning we decide to start the day with another pre-breakfast (trust me this IS a thing!) delivered to our room – complete with a mouth-wateringly fresh fruit platter, more of their addictive Danish pastries, freshly squeezed orange juice, tea and…..Champagne! Day 5 – March 8th, 2014 En route to PNG. “We are celebrating the […]
Yorky’s Knob, so Close Yet Still so Far
Day 4 – 7th March 2014 The (regrettably) quick Yorky’s Knob stop, then en route to Rabaul PNG. We awake at around 6.30am just as the ship is approaching Cairns. Trinity Beach is in view and the beautiful friends we were supposed to meet for lunch today can actually see MS Queen Elizabeth from their […]
Whitsunday Islands, Ahoy… I See Land
This is what I love about a balcony cabin, the fresh sea air, the sound of the water splashing off the hull. I can’t get enough. We keep the door ajar throughout the night so to get the whole “at sea” experience. Day 3 – 6 March 2014. Arrived – Whitsunday Islands I wake up […]
First Day on Board the Queen Elizabeth
First morning on board MS Queen Elizabeth – at Sea en route to Whitsunday Islands. SUNRISE. The weather is stunning. Day 2 – March 5th. We are feeling refreshed and invigorated after an awesome night’s sleep. The bedding on the QE is like everything else here, – huge, luxurious and very, very comfortable – […]
How to Travel in Luxury
… Without Busting Your Budget One of the questions every traveller has before leaving home is, “How much money will I need?” It’s a good question, and one we’re currently analysing backwards and sidewards, because when you LEAP out of your comfort zone you’re forgiven to question whether you will be able to afford it […]