We have a friend that lives in Southampton, England. That friend had a week off of work and asked if…
A couple of years ago (2018) we decided to do a long weekend in England. We weren’t going to see…
Iris is the owner and author of Life of Iris, a cruise and travel blog dedicated to exploring the world of cruises (and World Cruises), crew life, and unique travel experiences. With 10 years of experience as a cruise ship crew member, she shares insider insights and practical tips for travelers and crew members alike. Alongside her husband, a cruise ship engineer, and their child, she travels extensively, having visited over 75 countries. When she's not writing, Iris lives in Vermont and is lucky to visit Scotland often.
Oh Australia. I find myself in a lockdown thinking of places I’ve been and adventures to go on. What came about was this, some random things to do around Sydney, Australia. When I had first drafted this post it was very early in the pandemic shut down and my opening line was, “Today we’re going…
Traveling with a food allergy can be a challenge. As someone that has done it a lot I am here to tell you it doesn’t have to be what stops you from flying away – although right now COVID and/or COVID related travel restrictions might. There are times that it has been incredibly frustrating or…
Today my friend and I were walking towards the Edinburgh Castle. For so many people they would consider that a Once In a Lifetime Experience. Edinburgh. Scotland. Castles. Bagpipes. Woohoo! For me it certainly isn’t, as I spend a good chunk of my year in Scotland, and for this friend I certainly don’t think it…
On the World Cruise in 2019 I had the opportunity to go to India. We stopped at two Indian ports, Cochin for one day and two days in Mumbai. I never thought I’d visit India to be honest – and I certainly never thought I would take a cruise ship to India. Visa Requirements for…
Traveling with a baby? These are the essentials you need. Your travel adventures don’t have to stop when you have a baby. My baby took her first international flight at 2 months and before she was a year old had been to three continents and 10 countries. There are some things that have made that…
We have a friend that lives in Southampton, England. That friend had a week off of work and asked if we’d like to come stay with him and his family for a couple days. The drive to Southampton from our house online says it’s 6 hours and 57 minutes. The last time we went down…
