Although I don’t consider myself a penny pincher, I do prefer to save money on a cruise or any vacation, and spending lots of money getting to the cruise instead of shore excursions is not my idea of traveling smart. During my journeys I have come across a few ideas that you might find helpful:
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Posted: March 31, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
OVERSEAS OCEAN CRUISING: ESSENTIAL PACKING TIPS
How To Pack For an Overseas Ocean Cruise When traveling overseas for a cruise, especially for first time cruisers, perhaps the most daunting task is how to pack for such a venture. Concerns such as airline baggage limitations, international power differences, cruise line boarding rules and weather variances, can create a feeling of the unknown: …
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Posted: March 31, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
Cruise Cabin Guarantee (GTY): Smart Deal or Gamble?
What is a guarantee stateroom? A Guarantee Stateroom (often called a “GTY” cabin) is a cabin you book by category — but without a specific room assignment at the time of booking. It means you’re guaranteed to get at least the cabin type you booked (like an Inside, Oceanview, or Balcony), or possibly a higher …
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Posted: March 28, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
SPECIAL NEEDS AND CRUISING
Perhaps you or someone you know has been held back from cruise travel due to uncertainty regarding accessibility or other special needs requiring mobility, dietary concerns, medicine or other requirements beyond the ordinary. If this applies then it is important for you to know that there are many options for dealing with such matters and …
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Posted: March 25, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
WhatsApp, The Smart Way To Use Your Smart Phone Overseas
When traveling abroad many of us want to be able to stay in touch with those at home without breaking the bank on cell phone coverage. However when traveling on board a river or ocean cruise, with constantly changing locations, one may be at a loss as to how to stay connected with a constant …
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Posted: March 22, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
TED’S TOP 5 TRAVEL TIPS
Although I don’t consider myself a penny pincher, I do prefer to save money on a cruise or any vacation, and spending lots of money getting to the cruise instead of shore excursions is not my idea of traveling smart. During my journeys I have come across a few ideas that you might find helpful:
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Posted: March 20, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
RIVER CRUISING: ESSENTIAL PACKING TIPS
How To Pack For a River Cruise When traveling overseas for a river cruise, especially for first time cruisers, perhaps the most daunting task is how to pack for such a venture. Concerns such as airline baggage limitations, international power differences, cruise line boarding rules and weather variances, can create a feeling of the unknown: …
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Posted: March 12, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
OVERSEAS POWER ADAPTERS AND PLUGS
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Posted: March 5, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
WHERE TO FIND EUROPE’S BEST CHEESE SOURCES ON A SMALL SHIP OCEAN OR RIVER CRUISE
In these days of drive-through, prepared food, it is refreshing to find food cultivation, preparation and consumption cultures still awash in old-world traditions.
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Posted: February 14, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
The Black Forest and cuckoo clocks
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Posted: January 20, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
Sailing solo in a double cabin cruise world.